Obesity and overweight levels in Australia reaching alarming levels

New figures have revealed Australia's obesity epidemic is worsening. More than 11 million people in the country are now officially overweight or obese. The problem is worst in regional centres, with three out of four people in some areas carrying too much weight. Figures released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare show a dramatic increase in obesity rates over the last two decades. In 1995, 56% of Australians were considered overweight or obese. That grew to more than 63%, or 11 million people, last year. More than 70% of men and 56% of women are now overweight or obese.

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