Being overweight overtakes tobacco smoking as the leading disease risk factor
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In 2024, living with overweight or obesity has surpassed tobacco smoking as the leading risk factor for disease burden in Australia, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. The Australian Burden of Disease Study estimates that 8.3% of total disease burden is attributable to overweight, while tobacco accounts for 7.6%, reflecting a significant decline in smoking prevalence since 2003.#HealthRisk #Obesity #Tobacco
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