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Employers Tackle To Obesity-Related Health And Productivity Challenges

Employers are paying close attention to obesity as a serious health threat that affects their bottom line and takes an enormous personal toll on the workforce. Since obesity is a highly complex medical condition to manage, a range of strategies and tools is needed to help employees maintain or return to healthy weights.

Obesity raises blood pressure and cholesterol, which in turn are risk factors for heart disease. It also increases the risk of diabetes, arthritis, some cancers and stroke, and may contribute to depression and stress, leading to increased health care and disability costs, lost productivity for employers and a reduced quality of life and health for millions of employees.

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posted by Mike @ 7:56 AM