The Heart Foundation recognises that the prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing in both developed and developing countries. In Australia, the latest data indicates the prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing across the whole population.

As the leading non-government organisation (NGO) in cardiovascular health and a key agency in the overweight/obesity arena, the Heart Foundation has developed an Action Plan to guide its work in this area. Please click on the link under the 'Resources' heading to download a copy of this document.

Resources
Useful statistics and references - Overweight & obesity (July 2007)
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Summary of outcomes (2003). Provides an overview of the findings from the following reports
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The relationship between overweight, obesity and cardiovascular disease (2003). A literature review prepared for the Heart Foundation. (Please note this document will be downloaded from the AIHW website and is copyright AIHW).
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Detailed review of intervention studies (2003): How do we best address the issues of overweight, obesity and cardiovascular disease?
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Current activity in Australia (2003) to address overweight obesity and cardiovascular disease - an overview.
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Submissions
Protecting Children from Junk Food Advertising (Broadcasting Amendment) Bill 2008 (October 2008) - The Heart Foundation's submission to the Senate Community Affairs Committee Inquiry.
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Report of the Australian Communications and Media Authority Review into Children's Television Standards (October 2008) - The Heart Foundation's response to the Report of the Review of the Children’s Television Standards (CTS) by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).
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House of Representatives Inquiry into Obesity (June 2008) - The Heart Foundation's submission to the Standing Committee on Health and Ageing.
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Children's Television Standards Review (August 2007) - The Heart Foundation's submission to the Australian Communications and Media Authority on the Children's Television Standards Review.
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AANA Code for advertising to children review (November 2007) -  The Heart Foundation's submission to the Australian Association of National Advertisers on the Code for advertising to children review.
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