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July 31 2008
Investing in disease prevention could save Florida more than $1 billion within five years, according to a nonprofit health-policy group.
Trust for America's Health released a report Thursday suggesting that an investment of $10 a person in community based programs dedicated to educating people about better nutrition, increasing physical activity and discouraging tobacco use could result in a significant improvement in health in the United States and significant cost savings.
Nationally, savings could exceed $16 billion annually and reduce heart disease, stroke and kidney disease by 5 percent within five years, the report said.
Out of the $1 billion in projected savings in Florida, the study said Medicare would save $289 million; Medicaid, $103 million, and private insurers $678 million.
The report and its findings are based on research and studies by the Urban Institute and New York Academy of Medicine.
Go to Healthyamericans.org to read the report, “Prevention for a Healthier America: Investments in Disease Prevention Yield Significant Savings, Stronger Communities.
By Anika Myers Palm
Orlando Sentinel
www.orlandosentinel.com/
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