Please note: This blog was originally published on 28 August 2020 and has been updated to include the latest information.
1 Australian Institute of Health and Welfare - Deaths in Australia (2022)
2 Heart Foundation - Smoking and your heart (2024)
3 Australian Institute of Health and Welfare - About the Australian Dietary Guidelines (2015)
4 Australian Government Department of Health - How much alcohol is safe to drink? (2020)
5 National Health and Medical Research Council (2009)
6 Australian Government Department of Health - Exercise and physical activity (2020)
7 Heart Foundation - What’s your BMI? (2019)
8 Australian Government Department of Health - Waist measurement (2021)
9 Heart Foundation - Are you at risk of heart disease? (2024)
* Waist circumference size is less accurate in some situations, including pregnancy, medical conditions where there is distension of the abdomen, and for certain groups such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, South Asian, Chinese and Japanese adults. Waist measurements should only be used for adults to check their risk of developing a chronic disease.
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This article contains general information only and does not take into account the health, personal situation or needs of any person. In conjunction with your GP or treating health care professional, please consider whether the information is suitable for you and your personal circumstances.