100,000 WorkHealth Checks
WorkHealth recently announced that over 100,000 Victorian workers have now received a WorkHealth check since August 2009. The following data has been collected from these health checks:
- 832 Victorian workers tested were found to have a very high risk of cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes and advised to see a doctor within 24 hours of their WorkHealth check,
- 39% of workers tested were found to have a high risk of cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes,
- 48% of male workers were found to have a high or very high risk of developing type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease, as compared with 32% females,
- 93% eat less than the recommended daily intake of fruit and vegetables, and
- 73% reported inadequate exercise.
As an Endorsed Service Provider for WorkHealth, Nabenet Health has seen first hand the number of people at risk. If your organisation is yet to jump on board and participate in the WorkHealth Initiative please contact Katie Riches (03 9819 2377) to receive an application form.
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