How fit are your employees? According to the CDC National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention & Promotion, Ohio Prevalence Data 2004, for every 100 employees: • 77 eat less than 5 servings of fruits and vegetables • 68 do not have regular physical activity • 59 are overweight or obese • 34 have high cholesterol • 26 have high blood pressure • 25 smoke • 17 binge drink • 10 have depression • 9 have diabetes • 8 have had a heart attack or a stroke • 6 are chronic drinkers In addition to the high costs of health care, this poor health means more frequent and costly workplace injuries, increased turnover, increased absenteeism and decreased productivity. Employers across the country are recognizing the importance of healthy employees in the long-term control of workers' comp costs by implementing wellness programs. To learn more about how your company might benefit, contact your Certified WorkComp Advisor.