Although the primary goal of on-site programs is ‘work-related’, employers must also address and control the increasing costs of group health insurance. As costs rise, employee wellness becomes an increasingly important component in your bottom line. Utilization rates and medical expenses are directly related to premium costs.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and the National Center for Health Statistics, 80% of illness and disease can be prevented:
- 80% of Heart Disease
- 80% of Diabetes
- 70% of Stroke
- 50% of Cancer
Wellness cannot be ignored!
Illness & injury costs employers:
- higher group health insurance rates
- hiring & training of replacement workers
- decreased productivity
Wellness & Obesity U.S. Statistics
- 31% of U.S. population is Obese
- 33% is Overweight
- yearly medical costs for Obese & Overweight employees versus Normal weight employees are $591 and $383, respectively
(JOEM 51(2) Feb 2009)
These are preventable costs!
On-site wellness services include employee wellness, job specific fitness, pre-shift stretching, and training programs.
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