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For Health Professionals


Seven out of ten general practice visits are related to chronic disease. Physical activity and lifestyle play a major role in both the cause and effect of many chronic conditions – most of which comprise the nations top 10 leading illnesses. Physical inactivity is the second largest contributor towards chronic disease and illness - only behind smoking. Additionally, 65 percent of patients undertake less than the minimum recommended 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week.

South-Eastern Sydney and Illawarra Area Health Service
Central Sydney Division of General Practice
Eastern Sydney Division of General Practice
South-Eastern Sydney Division of General Practice



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