On November 14 the Hon Tanya Plibersek, MP released the report Physical Activity in Mid‑Age and Older Australian Women. The report showed that physical activity reduced healthcare costs for mid-age and older women. This was most marked for women who did low levels of activity compared to inactive women.
The report was launched at the Centre for STRONG Medicine at Balmain Hospital. The Centre for STRONG Medicine provides exercise based treatment for conditions such as Parkinson's Disease, heart failure, and diabetes. The work at the centre is focused on elderly patients, linking with the theme that you are never too old to benefit from exercise.
The report was commissioned by the Office for Women and undertaken by the Australian Longitudinal Study of Women's Health. The research consisted of a literature review and analysis of data from more than 26,000 mid-age and older women. The report is now available.