Obesity is increasing at epidemic rates around the world (International Agency for Research on Cancer 2002). Within the US, the epidemic is clearly shown spreading across the country (see map). United States, data from 2003-2004 report that 66 percent of adults are overweight or obese (BMI ≥25) and 32 per cent of adults are obese […]
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Workplace health promotion
Media coverage of the obesity epidemic in Australia and the resulting cancer burden nicely emphasizes the role of workplace changes that can help promote wellness – http://bit.ly/ci3NoV. Growing evidence shows such workplace wellness programs save money and reduce costs for the health system. This is a win-win situation. David Cutler and colleagues write in Health […]
3222.0 – Population Projections, Australia, 2006 to 2101
Australian population growth projection leads to increasing burden of cancer for health services and for the community. The continuing growth through births and migration lead to projections that the Australian population will substantially increase in size and in age over the next 50 years. By 2056 5% percent or more of the population will be […]