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Diabetes NZ Welcomes Obesity Package
MEDIA RELEASE
22 September 2006
Diabetes Welcomes
Obesity Package
Diabetes New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s $67 million ‘Mission-On’ package of initiatives to fight obesity.
“Diabetes NZ has been calling for action to confront the obesity epidemic and Type 2 diabetes for years and the Mission-On package is in line with recommendations we made to the health select committee,” said Diabetes NZ President, Murray Dear.
“This is a good start, but with the obesity crisis growing every year, more action and more awareness is needed,” said Dear.
For further information please contact Murray Dear on 027-229-7047
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