As 2012 approaches, Australia's leading medical association has urged the federal government to focus on child and youth health issues in the new year.
President of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) Dr Steve Hambleton has highlighted concerns such as poor diet, obesity, anxiety, depression and substance abuse as issues that need to be addressed for young people in 2012.
"It is important that as a community we focus on the health needs of young Australians, especially those from low-income and disadvantaged backgrounds," he said.