Trends and socio-economic inequalities in overweight- and obesity-related premature cardiovascular disease mortality in Australia

The recent rise in premature overweight- and obesity-related CVD mortality in Australia, especially among those aged 35-54 years and in the most disadvantaged socio-economic deciles, closely mirrors Australia's increasing obesity prevalence. Failure to effectively tackle Australia's high obesity prevalence may have a significant detrimental long-term impact on mortality.