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| Note: | The boundaries for divisions of general practice are determined by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. There are currently 37 divisions of general practice in NSW. |
| Source: | NSW Population Health Survey (HOIST). Centre for Epidemiology and Research, NSW Department of Health. |
To maintain health, it is recommended that moderate intensity activity be carried out on most, and preferably all, days of the week for at least 30 minutes per day (ADHA, 1999). Moderate intensity activity includes brisk walking, dancing, swimming and cycling.
In 2002 to 2004, the New South Wales Population Health Survey showed that residents of 5 urban and 3 rural divisions of general practice reported significantly lower levels of physical activity than other divisions. The Divisions were: Bankstown, WentWest, Fairfield, Central Coast and Nepean Division of General Practice among urban divisions and NSW Central West, Barwon and Barrier among rural divisions of General Practice. Significantly higher than average levels of physical activity were reported by residents of 5 urban divisions. These were: Central Sydney, Eastern and South Eastern Sydney, Northern and Surherland Division of General Practice.
Divisions of General Practice are the key infrastructure for integrated, quality primary health care services delivered through general practice in Australia. A division of general practice is a group of general practitioners who work together to improve health outcomes at the local level. About 95% of general practitioners are members of their local division. There are currently 37 Divisions of General Practice in NSW and the peak body for these Divisions in NSW is the Alliance of NSW Divisions. The Alliance aims to support and enhance the work of NSW Divisions of General Practice particularly in the planning and implementation of health services at a state and national level (NSW Alliance website).
There are differences between local populations that divisions serve in terms of population size, age distribution, socioeconomic status, cultural background, and patterns of health service use. Because workloads and other resources differ, each division faces different challenges in improving health outcomes.
The Premier's Council for Active Living is using policy and legislative means, as well as supporting leaders in the public, private and non-government sectors and building sustainable partnerships in these sectors to encourage active living in different physical and social environments in NSW (PCAL website).
| For more information: |
Australian Department of Health and Ageing. National physical activity guidelines for Australians. Canberra: Commonwealth of Australia, 1999. Available at: www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/health-pubhlth-publicat-phys.htm Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. Australia's physical activity recommendations for children and young people. Canberra: Commonwealth of Australia, 2004. Available at: www.aodgp.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/health-pubhlth-strateg-active-recommend.htm. Alliance of NSW Divisions of General Practice website at www.adgp.com.au/site/index.cfm?display=1215. Premier's Council for Active Living website at www.pcal.nsw.gov.au |
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| Suggested citation: | Population Health Division. The health of the people of New South Wales - Report of the Chief Health Officer. Sydney: NSW Department of Health. Available at: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/public-health/chorep/beh/beh_phys_gpdiv_urru.htm. Accessed (insert date of access). |
| Produced by: | Centre for Epidemiology and Research, Population Health Division, NSW Department of Health. |
| Last updated on: | 30 November 2006 |
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