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[Obesity and work: an emerging problem].

Paolo Capodaglio1, Edda Maria Capodaglio, Helmer Precilios

  • 1UO Riabilitazione Osteoarticolare-Medicina Riabilitativa e Laboratorio di Ricerca in Biomeccanica e Riabilitazione Ospedale San Giuseppe, Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, Piancavallo-Verbania, Italy.

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Obesity in Italian workers impacts productivity and increases healthcare costs. This review explores work factors linked to obesity and suggests interventions for occupational health.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • High prevalence of overweight (42.5% males, 26.6% females) and obesity (10.5% males, 9.1% females) in the Italian adult population.
  • Significant economic consequences of worker obesity, including reduced productivity, absenteeism, and increased healthcare utilization.
  • Obesity is linked to reduced physical capacity, affecting work performance and safety.

Purpose:

  • To review the relationship between occupational factors (e.g., stress, musculoskeletal disorders) and obesity in the workforce.
  • To identify how workplace conditions may contribute to or exacerbate obesity.
  • To explore potential interventions for preventing occupational issues among obese workers.

Summary:

  • The article examines the link between workplace factors and obesity, noting its prevalence in Italy.
  • It details how obesity negatively affects a worker's physical capacity and overall productivity.
  • The review discusses the economic burden and proposes strategies for occupational health interventions.

Impact:

  • Highlights the critical need for workplace interventions to mitigate the negative effects of obesity on workers and the economy.
  • Provides a foundation for developing targeted occupational health strategies and policies.
  • Emphasizes the importance of addressing obesity within the occupational health framework to improve worker well-being and economic output.