In Australia, the individuals who are at a higher risk of obesity are adults. In regards to research, “almost 2 in 3 Australian adults (63%) are overweight or obese” (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2015). This research explains, more than half Australian adults are obese, which is considerably higher in comparison to the amount of children living with obesity in Australia. According to research, “1 in 4 Australian children (25%) are overweight or obese” (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2015). In relation to research, the rate of obesity is likely to rise in the next 10 years among all Australians. It is estimated “approximately two-thirds of population” will be affected (Monash University 2010).
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These costs include direct and indirect costs associated with the obesity epidemic in Australia. For example, research completed in 2010 states “total direct cost of overweight and obesity in Australia is $21 billion a year” (Monash University 2010). This total direct cost has doubled since previous research. In regards to research, the total healthcare for overweight adults in Australia was “6.5 billion a year” (Monash University 2010). These costs take into consideration the total hospital costs, medical care and medications costs of individuals (Monash University 2010). These influences describe how obesity is a big issue affecting all …show more content…
As a result, they eat foods with saturated fats and will not consume healthy foods, such as fruits and vegetables. Research explains, “these trends contribute to the higher rates of overweight, obesity and hypertension among males” (Beaumont A, Marsh L & Panetta A 2010, p.93). Another reason why males are at a higher risk of becoming obese than women is they “are less likely to visit doctors and take care with their health” (Beaumont A, Marsh L & Panetta A 2010, p.92). As a consequence, most conditions that can be prevented early are revealed later on when not much can be done. This is a contributing factor for obesity. An additional reason why I have chosen to create an obesity intervention is because “in Australia, there is a conspicuous lack of programs/guidelines for transitioning adolescents with obesity” (Shrewsbury VA et al
Research also describes …show more content…
These costs include direct and indirect costs associated with the obesity epidemic in Australia. For example, research completed in 2010 states “total direct cost of overweight and obesity in Australia is $21 billion a year” (Monash University 2010). This total direct cost has doubled since previous research. In regards to research, the total healthcare for overweight adults in Australia was “6.5 billion a year” (Monash University 2010). These costs take into consideration the total hospital costs, medical care and medications costs of individuals (Monash University 2010). These influences describe how obesity is a big issue affecting all …show more content…
As a result, they eat foods with saturated fats and will not consume healthy foods, such as fruits and vegetables. Research explains, “these trends contribute to the higher rates of overweight, obesity and hypertension among males” (Beaumont A, Marsh L & Panetta A 2010, p.93). Another reason why males are at a higher risk of becoming obese than women is they “are less likely to visit doctors and take care with their health” (Beaumont A, Marsh L & Panetta A 2010, p.92). As a consequence, most conditions that can be prevented early are revealed later on when not much can be done. This is a contributing factor for obesity. An additional reason why I have chosen to create an obesity intervention is because “in Australia, there is a conspicuous lack of programs/guidelines for transitioning adolescents with obesity” (Shrewsbury VA et al