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Reducing obesity in work organizations.

Larry S Chapman1

  • 1Summex Corporation, USA.

American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP
|October 6, 2004
PubMed
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Obesity is a public health epidemic impacting employers. This study identifies 35 workplace interventions, ranked by invasiveness and cost, with suggested metrics for measuring their effectiveness in reducing obesity.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Occupational Health
  • Health Promotion

Background:

  • Overweight and obesity represent a significant public health challenge with substantial implications for the workforce.
  • The economic and health burdens associated with obesity in working populations necessitate targeted employer interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and categorize potential interventions for reducing obesity in working populations.
  • To analyze the cost-effectiveness and invasiveness of various obesity intervention strategies for employers.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive review and identification of 35 distinct intervention strategies for workplace obesity.
  • Ranking interventions based on a spectrum from least to most invasive, considering economic factors.

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Main Results:

  • A categorized list of 35 workplace obesity interventions, detailed by invasiveness and cost-effectiveness.
  • A framework for evaluating the economic viability and impact of different intervention approaches.

Conclusions:

  • Employers can implement a range of interventions to combat obesity within their workforce.
  • Metrics are proposed to track the success and trends of implemented obesity reduction programs.