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5 November 2004                                                                                                    

 

TODAY IS WALK TO WORK DAY

 

WORLD CLASS WALKER URGES AUSTRALIANS TO GET THEIR HEALTH BACK ON TRACK

WHAT:
Walk to Work Day 2004

As physical inactivity, mental illness and obesity levels reach an alarming all-time high, Olympic bronze medallist Jane Saville, is asking all Australians to get their health back on track by participating in Walk to Work Day today, Friday, 5 November, 2004 for better health, cleaner air and improved transport.

According to the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing there has been a significant increase in overweight people in Australia in the past twenty years. Today 58% of men, 42% of women and up to 25% of children are considered overweight or obese (overweight is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or greater; obesity is classified as a BMI of 30 or greater).

Incorporating a 30 minute walk into regular activities is a cheap and simple way to better health, contribute to cleaner air and improve our transport networks
WHERE: Nationally
WHEN: Friday, 5 November, 2004 .
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Walk to Work Day, an initiative of the Pedestrian Council of Australia (PCA) and supported by the Australian Government, each State and Territory Government, the Heart Foundation, Cancer Council and RTA. It is in its seventh year. The PCA is urging all Australians to become Walking Class Heroes and include at least one good walk in their daily routines so they can achieve better health, cleaner air, less traffic and improved transport.

For further information visit the Walk to Work Day web-site at www.walk.com.au

 

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