A major health issue that most people are aware of in this country is Obesity, and it has been on the rise for the last 20 years. America is known for being one of the most overweight and obese countries. It’s no wonder that it has this reputation with numbers nearing 60% of the adult population fitting into these categories. Obesity is more than just a health risk; it is also a major financial setback for health care providers and corporations.
The United States is approaching an average of 300 billion dollars spent per year on obese and overweight health costs, which accounts for roughly 17% of total spending.
To help reduce these costs and increase overall health, more and more companies are introducing corporate wellness programs to their employees. As a result of incorporating these programs, companies will decrease health insurance premiums for employees, have less absenteeism, and have an overall more productive work environment.
There are many inexpensive ways to help control this growing problem outside of the office, such as dietary mobile applications and websites. Some of the top dietary applications include Lose It!, Weight Watchers Mobile, and the Restaurant Nutrition app. Another helpful tool for consumers is fitness tracking technology to help with monitoring personalized exercise plans.
At ETrainer Services we believe it’s essential for organizations to have company branded wellness apps and web portals to encourage weight loss within the comfort of their own network. This will help employees engage in a wellness community even when they are at work. Reports have shown that people are 60% more likely to maintain their healthy lifestyles when engaged in a community with common goals. Apply this to the corporate environment and you have potential for success. Stay tuned for upcoming posts as we continue to explore how technology impacts the future of corporate wellness programs.
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