obesity amongst older Aussies
Maybe a wake up call for many of us...I know I have listened and am trying to lose weight and make wiser choices in what I eat and drink.
I have retyped from a government report.
Older Australians—people aged 55 years and over—are being strongly caught up in the national obesity epidemic.
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The number of obese older Australians is now approaching 1 million,
which represents more than one in five of our senior people and
their number has trebled over the past 20 years, due to the combined effect of an ageing poplulation and the obesity epidemic.
These older Australians are about 6–7 kg heavier on average than their counterparts were 20 years ago.
Even Australians in their 50s and 60s are gaining weight as they gain years, at least into their mid-70's
at least into their mid-70s.
Obese older Australians are at greater risk of ill health from chronic
diseases, disability and social impairment. Their increasing number has implications for health care costs, for carers and their wellbeing and for aged care service.
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yes - just look at Davey - classic obese pensioner :)
Its harder to exercise as you get older. So everthing turns to fat.
i'm lucky my knees still hold up, so can get plenty of execise to maintain my 31 inch waist