Obesity in the Workplace: Impact, Outcomes, and Recommendations
Charles M Yarborough1, Stacy Brethauer, Wayne N Burton
1American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Elk Grove Village, Ill.
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
|January 6, 2018
Summary
This study reviewed workplace obesity interventions, finding that lifestyle changes and bariatric surgery can help appropriate patients achieve weight loss and improve health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Public Health
- Metabolic Disorders
Background:
- Obesity presents significant challenges in the workplace, impacting employee health and increasing healthcare costs.
- Effective management strategies are needed to address the growing prevalence of obesity among workers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop recommendations for managing workplace obesity and improving worker health outcomes.
- To analyze the economic impact of obesity on health costs.
- To evaluate the potential for surgical interventions and insurance coverage for obesity management.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
- Searches included PubMed (2011-2016), CINAHL, Scopus, and Cochrane Registry of Clinical Trials.
- Interventions focused on obesity management in the workplace were identified.
Main Results:
- 1419 articles were screened, with 275 included in the review.
- Key areas requiring further research were identified.
- Evidence supports interventions for obesity in occupational settings.
Conclusions:
- Lifestyle modification is a supported approach for weight management in the workplace.
- Bariatric surgery is recommended for appropriate patients to aid in weight loss.
- Combined strategies may offer comprehensive solutions for workplace obesity.
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