by Jesse Chandler | 12,09,22 | Chronic Health |
In the 2017/2018 National Health Survey, over 35% of Australians were defined as overweight, with a further 30% of Australians classified as obese. Obesity is defined by the World Health Organisation as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of over 30kg/m2. Rates of obesity... 
by Jesse Chandler | 29,08,22 | Chronic Health |
Blood pressure that is consistently high is called Hypertension and is usually diagnosed when blood pressure sits above 140/90 (mm/Hg). The top number of a reading is called your systolic blood pressure and represents the maximal pressure of the blood within the... 
by Jesse Chandler | 04,04,22 | Chronic Health |
What is Spina Bifida? Spina Bifida (SB) is a birth defect where the spinal cord and brain do not develop properly due to incomplete closure of the neural tube, an essential process for the development of the central nervous system. SB can be diagnosed during the... 
by Jesse Chandler | 23,02,21 | Chronic Health |
The liver is the largest solid organ and gland found within the body and carries out hundreds of essential jobs to keep the body functioning properly. The liver is located to the upper right of the abdomen and is protected by the rib-cage. Main tasks of the liver...
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