HLTH1001 Week 7 -Health costs and PA

What are the two main types of costs related to physical inactivity?

Direct and indirect costs

Give examples of direct costs of physical inactivity

Healthcare expenses related to heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and cancers

What were the global costs of physical inactivity in 2013?

$67.5 billion - $53.8 billion in healthcare and $13.7 billion in productivity losses

What was Australia’s cost of physical inactivity in 2013?

AUD $805 million

What did the cost of inactivity in Australia rise to by 2018-2019?

AUD $2.4 billion

What are examples of indirect costs for individuals?

Loss of income, costs of care, travel for treatment, reduced quality of life

What are examples of indirect costs for the community?

Workplace productivity loss, social security payments, unpaid caregiving

What are absenteeism and presenteeism?

• Absenteeism: time off work due to illness

• Presenteeism: reduced productivity while at work

How cost-effective is exercise in terms of treatment cost per QALY?

Exercise: ~$11,313 per QALY

Hypertension treatment: >$25,000 per QALY

What saving could result from sedentary people walking?

AUD $4.3 billion

What is the Dose-Response concept in physical activity?

The relationship between the amount of physical activity and the health benefit achieved

What does research say about small increases in activity?

Even low levels of activity provide significant benefits for inactive individuals

How much can an extra 15 mins of moderate PA 5x/week reduce disease burden?

By 13%

How much can 30 mins of moderate PA 5x/week reduce future disease burden?

By 26%

What is the health risk of prolonged sitting?

Increased risk of all-cause mortality, poor cholesterol levels and glucose uptakes

How can we reduce sitting time in workplaces?

Use standing desks, public campaigns and regulate work breaks to stand or move

What is incidental PA?

Short bursts of movement during daily tasks, usually less than 10 minutes

Give examples of incidental PA

• walking instead of driving

• Taking stairs

• Parking further away

• Walking the dog

What percentage of WA adults used stairs instead of lifts in 2006?

62%

How many more calories per month are burned through an active lifestyle vs sedentary?

8,800 kcal/month = ~13.6kg/year