Summary Workplace Health Program Conducted
at an Educational College in Central Victoria

The following information was obtained through a questionnaire and responses to Ten Ways to a Healthy Heart questionnaire administered to employees attending the Workplace Health Program.

Significant findings include:

• 75% of participants were aged 40 - 60 years
• 46% indicated they had a family member between the ages of 55 - 65 who suffered a heart attack or had undergone heart surgery
• Well over half the respondents have "low" alcohol consumption (62%)
• Approximately one third of the respondents have "medium" alcohol consumption
• Over half of the respondents (58%) experience "moderate" levels of stress
• A significant 22% of respondents experience "high" levels of stress
• Approximately 78% of respondents have never smoked and only 8% currently smoke
• 94% found the Health Screening valuable
• 46% indicated that they would attend a doctor as a result of the screening
• 61% indicated that they would make changes in regard to their health
• 72% indicated that the Health Screening increased their health and heart disease awareness
• 91% indicated that it was it helpful to have a health check and talk to a health professional / GP
• 61% indicated that the program will have an impact on their general health & wellbeing.