Almost half of Aussie teens live with a chronic disease or developmental condition

Almost half of Aussie teens live with a chronic disease or developmental condition

Source: The University of Sydney

Research uncovers overlap with ultra-processed foods, sugary drinks, mental health, screen time, smoking and alcohol

Research published today shows almost half (45.6 percent) of Australian teens are living with chronic diseases or developmental conditions like attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism (ASD). The study links the conditions to unhea… [2850 chars]

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