Wellness Programs: Preventive Medicine to Reduce Health Care Costs.

Martini, Gilbert R., Jr.

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ERIC Number: EJ426987

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Wellness Programs: Preventive Medicine to Reduce Health Care Costs.

Martini, Gilbert R., Jr.

School Business Affairs, v57 n6 p8-11 Jun 1991

A wellness program is a formalized approach to preventive health care that can positively affect employee lifestyle and reduce future health-care costs. Describes programs for health education, smoking cessation, early detection, employee assistance, and fitness, citing industry success figures. (eight references) (MLF)

Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Cost Effectiveness, Early Intervention, Employee Assistance Programs, Employer Employee Relationship, Evaluation, Health Education, Health Promotion, Medical Evaluation, Preventive Medicine, Smoking, Wellness

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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