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Obesity affects 28% of adults and 7% of children aged 5-17 years in Australia.
Clinicians should be aware of the significant prevalence of obesity in their patient populations.
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Obesity, defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or more, is increasingly prevalent in Australia, affecting 28% of adults, 7% of children aged 5-17 years.
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Weight loss options in general practice
Mark Harris et al. · The Medical Journal of Australia · 2014
DOI 10.5694/mja14.00922
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