Lecture 12: Wellness

Question 1

Motivation of wellness, some examples

Answer 1

Health Behavior realm.

3 motivations: chronic diseases related to obesity on the rise, aging workfoce means increased underlying risk, leads to increased productivity

corporate wellness programs are a multi-billion dollar industry (smoking cessation, health education)

Question 2

Major challenges with wellness programs

Answer 2

measuring effectiveness, low participation rates, setting realistic goals, incentive programs can be biased, privacy concerns

Question 3

“Working Life”

Answer 3

design and implement programs to prevent chronic diseases , integrated approaches work best (lifestyle choices and ergonomics etc)

NIOSH total worker health - integrates health protection with health promotion. addresses both work environmental (physical and organizational) and individual behavior)