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NHPA Obesity

NHPA Obesity. Description of Obesity. Excess body Fat measured by Body Mass Index (weight by Height squared) BMI is only relevant to Caucasians over 18 yrs of age (see www. betterhealth.vic.gov.au) Obese = a BMI over 30. Why is Obesity an NHPA?.

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NHPA Obesity

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  1. NHPAObesity

  2. Description of Obesity Excess body Fat measured by Body Mass Index (weight by Height squared) BMI is only relevant to Caucasians over 18 yrs of age (see www. betterhealth.vic.gov.au) Obese = a BMI over 30

  3. Why is Obesity an NHPA? • About ½ of Australian adults are overweight or obese • High body mass is responsible for 7.6 % of the total burden of disease in Australia • Increase in Diabetes linked to Obesity • Males (45 -65 yrs of age),Indigenous and socioeconomically disadvantaged groups most at risk of Obesity

  4. What are the risk factors? • The health problems linked to obesity are:- Depression, Cancer, High blood pressure, Sleep apnea (can’t breath when sleeping), Type 2 diabetes, Arthritis, Asthma, Stroke, Coronary Heart Disease/heart attacks, Gall Bladder disease, Pregnancy complications

  5. Health Promotion Programs • Australia Measures Up – National Obesity Campaign • www.measureup.gov.au • Healthy Habits for Life – a guide for parents • www.health.gov.au • Healthy Places, Healthy Spaces • www.healthyplaces.org.au • Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program • www.kitchengardenfoundation.org.au

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