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Facts
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Cancer will affect 1 in 3 men and 1 in 4 women in Australia in the first 75 years of life. In 2006, 106,000 Australians diagnosed with Cancer.
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Heart Disease kills one Australian every 10 minutes. Affects more than 3.5 million Australians.
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Diabetes affects over 940,000 Australians. Diabetes affects heart, kidneys, eyes and the quality of life.
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Depression—will affect 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men. Depression is the leading cause of disability in Australia.
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Arthritis is a major cause of chronic pain and disability which affects and estimated 3.1 million Australian’s; approximately 16.5% of the population
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Obesity—Children—an estimated 1.5 million Australians under 18 are considered overweight or obese.
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Obesity– 60% of adult Australians over 25 are overweight or obese.
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Skin Conditions— estimated $346 million spent in public hospitals on skin, subcutaneous tissue and breast disorders in 2001-02
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