Health Promotion Programs.

How does a health promotion program affect the business?

Wellness programs undoubtedly benefit both the employers and workforce. Numerous studies have found a direct link, showing that healthful workforce make happy workforce, therefore increasing productivity in the workplace.

Not only are employees who exercise more apt to be productive, but they are more likely to stay with their business long term. This saves businesses a excellent deal of money in application and turnover costs.

Health Care costs in the United States doubled between 1990 and 2001. They are expected to double again by 2012. During this time, studies have shown that adult obesity has risen as high as 80 percent in some states. This is a startling statistic. for every 1 percent in Body Mass Index, a person’s health care costs increase by $120.

Not only is this costly for the company but it can also be deadly, greatly raising one’s chances of heart attack or stroke. Workers at risk for these two serious health conditions cost companys thousands of dollars more each year than their healthy coworkers.

Knowing these troubling statistics permits companies to take action.  The first step is to come up with a plan on how to fight these statistics in your workplace. Most adults in this country spend the majority of their time at work.

That is why health promotion programs are so essential. Having access to an exercise facility and other healthy lifestyle choices ought to be implemented in every company. There really is no reason not to.

One study showed that starting a wellness program in the worksite, reduced sick leave by 28 percent, reduced the use of health care benefits by 26 percent, and reduced employee’s compensation claims by 30 percent.

Take a good look at some of these statistics. Your corporation can’t afford not to have a health promotion program.