Saturday, May 25, 2013

 

New stats highlight obesity epidemic

 

New studies show Australians in remote or regional areas are struggling to keep their weight in check, with 4 out of 5 overweight.

 

Roy Morgan research has found 70% of people in Bourke, Dubbo, Broken Hill and Orange are officially overweight or obese.

 

Waistlines in towns in the Illawarra and South Coast aren't far behind, with 68% of people in Kiama, Eden and Batemans Bay

 

needing to shed kilos.