workplace disabilities
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BY: PETER ROMANELLO & LESLEIGH STEVENS
Workplace Disabilities& Exercise
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What is a Workplace Disability?
Workplace Disability: Chronic health diseases that interfere with a normal healthy lifestyle.
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Effects
ObesityHigh blood pressureMental healthDiabetes
Lack of physical activity
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Obese Employees Healthy Employees
$51, 091 in medical claims costs per 100 full time employees.
Obesity related job absenteeism costs $4.3 billion annually. As an individual’s BMI
increases, so do their sick days.
$7, 503 in medical claims costs per 100 full time employees.
Obesity
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1 in 3 adults have high blood pressure.
Only ½ of these individuals have their disease under control.
$46,000 per year in the US resulting in healthcare costs, medication, and missed days of work.
High Blood Pressure
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Depression: loss of interest, feelings of doubt or rejection.
Depression is estimated to cause 200 million lost workdays each year at a cost to employers of $17 to $44 billion
There is a direct link to obesity and depression.
43 percent of adults who are depressed are also obese.
Depressed individuals struggle with work, home life and social activities more so than non depressed individuals.
Mental Health
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Diabetes
Did you know there is a direct link between diabetes &: Sugary drinks Sedentary lifestyle Processed foods Smoking
A diabetic pays 2.3 times more in medical bills per year than a non-diabetic.
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QUESTIONS?
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Northern TrustFitness Center
Peter Romanello & Lesleigh StevensNorthern Trust Fitness CenterAdvocate Health Careph: 312.557.2200
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