Childhood obesity is complex.
1-in-4 Aussie kids are overweight or obese.
Childhood obesity has tripled since the 1980s; it's significantly higher for kids who grow up in regional areas, those from low-income families, and those living in single-parent households.
Environment, poverty, genetics, housing security, education, town planning and access to healthy food and healthcare all play a massive part in determining health.
#sdoh #obesity
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Chris Steffanoni on Instagram: "Childhood obesity is a complex problem in Australia. One out of every four kids is overweight or obese. Childhood obesity has tripled since the 1980s; it's significantly higher for kids who grow up in regional areas, those from low-income families, and those living in single-parent households. We know Australians eat less healthy foods than before; we are also less physically active. Environment, poverty, genetics, housing security, education, town planning and access to healthy food and healthcare all play a massive part in determining how healthy our kids are. Healthy choices are not as accessible to everyone. #nutrition #publichealth #obesity"
7 likes, 0 comments - chris_steff on December 3, 2024: "Childhood obesity is a complex problem in Australia. One out of every four kids is overweight or obese. Childhood obesity has tripled since the 1980s; it's significantly higher for kids who grow up in regional areas, those from low-income families, and those living in single-parent households. We know Australians eat less healthy foods than before; we are also less physically active. Environment, poverty, genetics, housing security, education, town planning and access to healthy food and healthcare all play a massive part in determining how healthy our kids are. Healthy choices are not as accessible to everyone. #nutrition #publichealth #obesity".