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Erin O'Hara: Why is obesity climbing in New Zealand?

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sun, 17 Mar 2024, 12:53pm
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Erin O'Hara: Why is obesity climbing in New Zealand?

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sun, 17 Mar 2024, 12:53pm

New data has confirmed New Zealand is getting fatter every year, with obesity stats reaching new heights.

Excess weight is problematic for numerous health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, and chronic disease- which impacts our taxpayer-funded health system,

Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara says the rise in sedentary jobs and the cheaper cost of process food has driven these stats up- and education is key to reducing weight woes.

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