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Physical inactivity, poor diet, poor sleep, excessive recreational screen time, and alcohol and tobacco use are critical risk factors for chronic disease, including type 2 diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and mental health disorders. These risk factors, the “big 6”, typically develop and are highly prevalent during adolescence; once established, they are likely to persist into adulthood. Multiple health behaviour change interventions aim to cost‐effectively and efficiently promote healthy lifestyles during adolescence.

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Authors: Siobhan O'Dean, Matthew Sunderland, Nicola Newton, Lauren Gardner, Maree Teesson, Cath Chapman, Louise Thornton, Tim Slade, Leanne Hides, Nyanda McBride, Frances J Kay‐Lambkin, Steve J Allsop, David Lubans, Belinda Parmenter, Katherine Mills, Bonnie Spring, Bridie Osman, Rhiannon Ellem, Scarlett Smout, Karrah McCann, Emily Hunter, Amra Catakovic and Katrina Champion

Article Type: Research