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Poor Health at the Worksite
Total national health care expenditures rose 7.9 percent in 2004 for a total amount of $1.9 trillion. Much of these costs can be attributed to the diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases and conditions such as:
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Asthma
Employers are becoming more aware that overweight and obesity, lack of physical activity, and tobacco use are adversely affecting the health and productivity of their employees and ultimately, the businesses’ bottom line.
As a result, innovative employers are providing their employees with a variety of worksite based health promotion and disease prevention programs. These programs have been shown to improve employee health, increase productivity and yield a significant return on the investment for the employer.
Benefits for Employers:
- Enhanced employee productivity
- Improved health care cost management
- Decreased rates of illness and injuries
- Reduced employee absenteeism
- Develops employee leadership skills
Benefits for Employees:
- Lower levels of stress
- Increased well-being, self-image and self-esteem
- Improved physical fitness
- Increased stamina
- Potential weight reduction
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