Radio Grabs: Physical Inactivity Costs Australia $13.8 Billion

< BACK TO NATIONAL starstarstarstarstar   People - National Press Release
31st October 2008, 06:31am - Views: 1028





People National Medibank Private 1 image


People National Medibank Private 3 image






Radio Release does not endorse any content, comment, statement or claim (text, audio or otherwise) contained within, attached or associated

with this release. Sourcing from this item indicates that you and your radio station consent to the terms and conditions available on our website

www.radiorelease.com.au/terms.htm or by telephoning (03) 9588 2399.


RADIO GRABS: Physical Inactivity Costs Australia $13.8 Billion


Friday, 31 October 2008: New research commissioned by Medibank Private shows physical inactivity is

costing the Australian economy almost $14 billion each year.


The study also estimates more than 16,000 Australians die prematurely each year from medical

conditions caused by a lack of exercise.


Original (Full) Media Release available via


--------------

RADIO NEWS GRABS AVAILABLE:

Telephone Grab Hotline: 1300 732 445, Menu 1, Option 7 (MBP-2127)


Spokesperson: Craig Bosworth, Medibank Private (Industry Affairs Manager)


#1A (18 Seconds): 

Says the findings are disturbing and demonstrate the importance of staying active...


#2 (17 Seconds): 

Says apart from economic and social costs, the personal toll of inactivity can be devastating...


#3 (15 Seconds): 

Says Australian workplaces also bear the cost of having inactive employees...


- Log into AAP MediaNet for grab downloads and full media release. 

- Email distribution of grabs available, please contact newsrooms@radiorelease.com.au  

--------------



Media Enquiries & Interview Requests:

Sarah Chibnall, Medibank Private - 0423 76 26 76


Grabs produced by Radio Release - (03) 9588 2399 







news articles logo NEWS ARTICLES
Contact News Articles |Remove this article