Who's helping the employer?

We live in a fast food world and we are paying for it. Obsesity has skyrocketed. 50% of us are overweight or obese and by 2030 it is predicted that 50% of Americans will be obese! Childhood obesity is on the rise and they are the future employees! We can't afford the price in dollars, lives and morbidity that we are paying now. What will it be in 15 years?

Our current medical system "sick care" model is not working to address obesity. Health insurance companies will pay for a gastric bypass (~$35,000) but won't pay for adequat emotional counseling and nutritional coaching that is foundational when addressing obesity. Last time I checked, it was 10 weeks. 10 weeks to counter a lifetime of weight challenges.

We know that there is a price we pay for obesity. The studies show that obese employees:

* Miss more days of work (absenteeism)

* Have more days at work when they are not functioning optimally (presenteeism)

* If they file a worker's compensation claim, they are out 8 fold more days

* They have more co-morbid conditions like Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Sleep Apnea,

etc.

* Their medication costs are higher

* They spend more time in the hospital and have more doctor's visits

I could go on.

At AWARx we have a solution for the employee and the employer - safe, effective, proven products and programs to address obesity and the associated conditions. When we create a culture of health and wellness that has accountability and tangible, measureable improvements, healthcare costs decrease. Employees are able to regain their prime health and this can build more loyalty to the company.

Contact AWARx for a free consultation. You have nothing to lose!