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Many employee health issues are lifestyle
issues!
The most costly health conditions are:
- Heart disease
- Cancer
- Low back pain
- Diabetes
- Pregnancy complication
Expenses for these conditions have
increased significantly between 1987 and 2000. Heart disease
and some cancers are related to lifestyle choices.
Lifestyle diseases, “Diseases of Choice,"
are preventable and treatable!
The best way to treat these problems is
to:
- Become physically active
- Make a few minor adjustments to the
diet:
- Reducing refined carbohydrates
- Including more whole grains,
fruits & vegetables
- Consistent fat (monounsaturated)
intake
Perspectives
in Nutrition, 6th Edition
learn more ...
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(Millions of dollars)
Published in BenefitNew Connect - August 26, 2004
Source: 1987 National Medical Expenditure Survey (NMES)
and 2000 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, Household
Component (MEPS-HCI)
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