Almost half of all teens facing chronic disease: study

From asthma to ADHD - new research has revealed almost one in two Australian teenagers suffer from chronic disease or a developmental condition. Published today in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, the study links these conditions to unhealthy habits, from excessive screen time, to an overconsumption of ultra-processed foods and sugary drinks. Guest: Dr Bridie Osman, Lead Author, the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use at the University of Sydney Producer: Brooke Young