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Australia, a consumptive society.

James G Rankin¹

¹Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.

Drug and Alcohol Review

|June 2, 2016

Summary

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Australia faces rising health risks from alcohol and obesity, shifting from tuberculosis as a major health concern. Governments have largely failed to balance commercial interests with public health, necessitating advocacy for evidence-based interventions.

Keywords:

alcohol consumption overweight politics prevention

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Health Policy
Sociology

Background:

Tuberculosis was a leading cause of illness and death in Australia until the mid-20th century.
Modern 'consumptive diseases' linked to alcohol, tobacco, overweight, and obesity have emerged.
While tobacco use has declined and alcohol consumption is at a 50-year low, overweight and obesity rates have significantly increased since the 1960s.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the shift in major health burdens in Australia from infectious diseases to lifestyle-related conditions.
To examine the role of commercial industries in promoting high consumption of alcohol and food.
To evaluate the effectiveness of government policies in protecting public health against these risks.

Main Methods:

The study analyzes historical trends in disease prevalence and consumption patterns in Australia.
It examines the influence of commercial industries (liquor, food) on public health outcomes.
It assesses the role and responsibility of Commonwealth, State, and Territory Governments in health protection.

Main Results:

Australians face increasing health risks due to rising rates of overweight and obesity, alongside continued alcohol consumption.
Commercial industries prioritize profit, often conflicting with public health objectives.
Government intervention to balance commercial growth with citizen health and welfare has been largely insufficient.

Conclusions:

Australia is characterized as a 'consumptive society' with significant public health challenges.
Effective solutions require active leadership and advocacy from organizations like APSAD for evidence-based government and industry actions.
There is a critical need for policy reform to mitigate health risks associated with lifestyle-related diseases.