According to an article in The New York Times, the average American is at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) even if that individual is physically active (The New York Times, 2011). When a person is physically active in terms of recreational time, he or she is still subject to CVD due to prolonged inactivity caused by the average job requiring employees to sit for excessive lengths of time. The sedentary job environment in today’s society combined with increased commute time to/from work, deskbound job duties, and the excessive consumption of foods of minimal nutritional value, high fat and high calories puts most office workers at an increased risk for CVD. Although the outlook may seem bleak, your local health professional can provide simple and effective solutions to combat the problems associated with lethargic workplace environments.
The role of a health professional in the workplace can be as simple as providing employees with sound nutritional advice, exercising tips, and other healthy living guidelines. With today’s individual being at a higher risk for CVD due to the lifestyles and jobs they choose, it is very important for the health professional to get involved in workplace wellness.
Workplace wellness programs have a proven track-record of increasing worker productivity, creating a happier work environment, increasing staff morale, lower absenteeism, and most importantly, lowering insurance costs for both the employer and the employee. Healthy employees make for a healthier work environment. A health professional with a vast knowledge of workplace wellness is worth the investment.
Reference
Rabin, R.C. The Hazards of the Couch. The New York Times. January 12, 2011.
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