Find key evidence on obesity trends, impacts, prevention & treatment in Australia Trends Obesity is rising among Australian children and adults. Rates of overweight are steady for adults, and in children rates of overweight have started to plateau after a sustained rise over decades. Learn more Impacts Obesity increases a person’s risk of various diseases including coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, chronic kidney disease and cancer. Impacts vary for children and adults and depend on socioeconomic and Indigenous status. Learn more Prevention An effective strategy to address obesity will recognise and address deeper systemic causes, rather than rely solely on individual-level approaches. This section outlines evidence in three key areas: tax and pricing; food labelling; and marketing. Learn more Treatment Behavioural intervention remains the cornerstone of treatment for overweight and obesity, with options for pharmacotherapy and bariatric surgery where required. There are different considerations for adults, children and adolescents; and during pregnancy and birth. Learn more Environmental Major shifts in diet and physical activity have led to increased rates of obesity, with ultraprocessed food and beverage companies playing a major role. Settings-based interventions and social marketing campaigns can help to rebalance the environment. Learn more News & Updates Food labelling Reformulation of food products to reduce sugar consumption Health impacts Impact of obesity on COVID-19 diagnosis and outcomes Food labelling Nutritional warning labels Health impacts Health benefits of weight loss Obesogenic influences Corporate political activity of the beverage industry in Australia Adults Obesity trends in Australian adults Tax and pricing Case for a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in Australia Take Action Share & reference data from Obesity Evidence Hub Ways to get involved Learn more Follow latest developments on obesity prevention and control #ObesityEvidenceHub