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Evidence-based lifestyle interventions in the workplace―an overview

Lifestyle-related health issues affect the economic position of organizations and contribute to reduced productivity, increased absenteeism and health care costs. To summarize the effectiveness of different workplace health interventions for promoting healthy lifestyle, preventing diseases and reduc...

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Published in:Occupational medicine (Oxford) 2014, Vol.64 (1), p.8-12
Main Authors: SCHRÖER, S, HAUPT, J, PIEPER, C
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Diet
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Exercise
Female
Health Care Costs
Health Promotion
Humans
Male
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Motivation
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