Overweight and obesity classification is based on measured height and weight. Separate BMI scores were created for children taking into account age and sex. The BMI cut off categories differ to those used in adult BMI classification and follow the scale provided in Cole et al. 2000.
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Share of overweight and obese adults Australia 2022
In 2022, **** percent of adults in Australia were overweight or obese. Obesity alone accounted for around **** percent of adults. Children under the age of ** were significantly less likely to be obese, however, overall obesity rates in Australia are considered to be high.
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AIHW. (December 15, 2023). Share of overweight and obese adults in Australia in 2022 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 03, 2026, from /statistics/1171903/australia-proportion-of-adults-who-are-overweight-or-obese/
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