According to the latest OECD (OECD) report, nearly 65 percent of Australia`s population is overweight or obese, leading it to rank fifth among OECD member countries in the obesity rate, ranking only in Mexico and the United States, Australian media said. After New Zealand and Finland. Japan, South Korea, Switzerland and Italy have the lowest obesity rates.
Statistics show that the proportion of obese people in Australia reached 30%, up from 19.8% in 2000. Of these, 1/4 of Australians over the age of 15 are obese or overweight.
(health Survey 2017 > (Health at a Glance 2017) the obesity rate among Australian residents is well above the OECD member average of 19.4 percent, so Australia`s goverment should step up its efforts to address the issue as a public health priority, the report said. The OECD has found a number of effective measures to tackle obesity, including changing behaviour among individuals and food companies.
Australia ranks second in the OECD in cancer incidence, but cancer survival rates are higher than average, according to the report. Despite the second highest incidence of leukemia, 5-year survival rates for patients with breast cancer, colorectal cancer and leukemia in Australia rank first at the OECD.
"High survival rates and high prevalence rates mean high early awareness rates and high-quality cancer treatment," the report said. However, more cancer can be prevented by reducing bad habits and environmental risk factors. "
Australian residents currently spend about A $4700 per person on health care, up from the OECD average of A $4000. Overall, Australians remain one of the healthiest people, with very low smoking rates and good air quality.
