45 and Up Study findings showing that one in every six days spent in Australian hospitals is related to overweight and obesity among the over-45s, costing the nation nearly $4 billion a year, were presented at the 45 and Up 2014 annual meeting and caught the attention of the nation’s media, with more than 300 reports on the study.
A selection of media coverage
The Sydney Morning Herald
Middle aged obesity costing hospitals $4 billion per year
ABC Radio National’s The Health Report
One in six days in hospital related to obesity for over-45s
news.com.au
The fat $4 billion a year bill for obesity in our hospitals
SBS TVNews
One in six days in hospital related to obesity for over-45s
ABC News 24
Obese Australians over 45 straining the health system
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