Worksite health promotion: rationale for military implementation

Health promotion programs are being offered in many segments of U.S. society. Corporations find offering health promotion programs at the worksite effective and cost-efficient. The U.S. military, following a 1986 Department of Defense directive, has also developed health promotion programs. At present, not all components of military health promotion programs are being offered at the worksite. Improved employee health and lower health care costs are objectives sought by both the military and major corporations. Therefore, full worksite implementation of all health promotion program components will assist the military services in reaching their health goals.