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Australian life expectancy growth is slowing

Obesity rates in Australia are causing concern

Obesity rates in Australia are causing concern Source: AAP

New research has found Australia's growing obesity levels are impacting life expectancy rates.


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By Michelle Rimmer

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New research has found Australia's growing obesity levels are impacting life expectancy rates.


A study in the Medical Journal of Australia reveals, since 2003, the average life expectancy growth of both men and women in Australia has significantly slowed.


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