The effects of workplace health promotion on absenteeism and employment costs in a large industrial population

Resulted in a net difference of 11,726 fewer disability days over 2 years at program sites compared with non-program sites. Savings due to lower disability costs at intervention sites offset program costs in the first year, and provided a return of $$2.05 for every dollar invested in the program by...

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Published in:American journal of public health (1971) 1990-09, Vol.80 (Sep 90), p.1101-1105
Main Author: Bertera, R L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Absenteeism
Employees
Health promotion
Reduction
USA
Work site programmes
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Summary:Resulted in a net difference of 11,726 fewer disability days over 2 years at program sites compared with non-program sites. Savings due to lower disability costs at intervention sites offset program costs in the first year, and provided a return of $$2.05 for every dollar invested in the program by the end of the second year.
ISSN:0090-0036