Overweight and obesity  in Australia

Travis, Douglas G

doi:10.5694/j.1326-5377.2008.tb01836.x

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Comment: Obesity is a complex public policy issue. There are no easy solutions, and the medical profession needs to work with communities, governments, researchers, teachers, parents, industry and others to help all Australians achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

Australian Medical Association Victoria, Melbourne, VIC.

Correspondence: dgtravis@bigpond.net.au

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