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World Obesity Day: 20 Ways to Nurture Employee Health at Workplace in 2024

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In a world where health concerns loom large, one particular issue stands out starkly: obesity.    As we commemorate World Obesity Day, it's essential to reflect on the significance of this global health initiative.

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Obesity yet Again

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One of my first posts noted that Obesity can Kill (March 2015). And, in the broad aspect of workers' compensation, we know that issues related to obesity are often seen as inhibition to care and treatment for various work injuries, a "comorbidity" issue. See Comorbidity of Obesity (October 2021). Obesity is big in America.

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5 ways to motivate yourself to exercise

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In a recent article from the BBC , it was revealed that more than half the world’s population will be classed as obese or overweight by 2035 if action is not taken. The research from the World Obesity Federation warns that more than four billion people will be affected, with rates rising fastest among children.

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Daylight Award ceremony announces two new laureates

Workplace Insight

On the UNESCO International Day of Light, The Daylight Award announces the 2024 laureates: Spanish architect and professor, Alberto Campo Baeza for his architecture, and German professor of chronobiology Till Roenneberg, for his research. Roenneberg demonstrated links of social jetlag with obesity, depression, and substance abuse.

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Comorbidity of Obesity

Florida Workers' Comp

Issues of obesity are receiving attention recently. USA Today noted in September that the Centers for Disease Control recently issued a report concluding that "the number of states with high obesity rates nearly doubled over two years." The report notes that "16 states had obesity rates of 35% or more in 2020." you're O.K.,"

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Isolated under-40s far less likely to have strong workplace relationships

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared loneliness to be a pressing global threat, with the effects of isolation and loneliness now being recognized and compared to well-known health risks such as smoking, obesity and lack of physical activity.

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CAFE in the News.

Florida Workers' Comp

It is reminiscent of the solution proposed for the obesity crisis: simply redefine “obesity.“ Notably, there are various economic forms in the world. And obesity is off the charts and growing. At the end of the day, government has demonstrated itself largely unable to follow the science.