Health promotion programs, modifiable health risks, and employee absenteeism.

S G Aldana, N P Pronk

Journal: Journal of occupational and environmental medicine 2001;43(1):36-46

PMID: 11201768

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Abstract

This literature review demonstrates that the health risks and failure of employees to participate in fitness and health promotion programs are associated with higher rates of employee absenteeism. When determining how to manage absenteeism, employers should carefully consider the impact that health promotion programs can have on rates of absenteeism and other employee-related expenses.

Address: College of Health and Human Performance, 276 SFH, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602-2214, USA. [email protected]

DOI: 10.1097/00043764-200101000-00009

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MeSH Terms: Absenteeism, Attitude to Health, Commerce, Health Benefit Plans, Employee, Health Care Costs, Health Promotion, Health Status, Humans, Hypercholesterolemia, Hypertension, Life Style, Patient Compliance, Physical Fitness, Risk-Taking, Stress, Psychological