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Idaho Business Review: “Poor employee health costs money. Absenteeism, disability and reduced work output all take a toll, personally and professionally. In fact, the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion estimates that productivity losses related to personal and family health problems cost U.S. employers $1,685 per employee per year, or $225.8 billion annually.”
“Worryingly, the burden of chronic disease and the onset of chronic conditions such as obesity and hypertension have shifted to young people who are still participating in the U.S labor market.”
“To counter this trend, employers in Idaho and across the nation are adopting health promotion and disease prevention strategies. They aim to take advantage of their access to employees at an age where interventions can change employee behaviors and their long-term health. Workplace wellness programs can range from narrow offerings, such as free gym memberships, to comprehensive counseling and lifestyle management interventions.”
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