Business studies

Article Abstract:

The majority of UK companies have no formal policy for promoting health and fitness among their staff, despite statistics indicating that many working days are lost every year as a result of conditions such as coronary heart disease (CHD). In the case of CHD, companies could take positive action rapidly and inexpensively by promoting exercise. There are already significant moves towards restricting smoking in the workplace, and eventually companies may take similarly strong action in promoting exercise.

Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health

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Fight the flab

Article Abstract:

Obesity has been described by the National Institute of Health Technology Assessment Conference panel as a 'complex disorder of appetite and energy metabolism'. In the UK, 50% of those surveyed in the south were found to be overweight and obese, compared to 56% in the north. Obesity is is associated with a variety of conditions, including cancer, cholesterol, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and diabetes. The subject of obesity is discussed further.

Obesity

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Doing the Figures

Article Abstract:

According to surveys on health in the workplace, employees can become fitter and business organisations richer if health promotion strategies are employed within the workplace. Health promotion schemes help to reduce staff absenteeism and increase productivity and staff morale. The British Health Education Authority will launch a nationwide campaign to encourage fitness initiatives to be taken up.

Political activity, Surveys, Work environment, Physical fitness, United Kingdom. Health Education Authority

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