States and territories tackle obesity with varying success

Overweight and obesity numbers rising

Overweight and obesity numbers rising Source: AAP

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New data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows disparity in health across the states and territories, with Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania seeing increases in obesity.

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