27th September 2009 is World Heart Day. Over 17.2 million people die each year from cardiovascular diseases, making these the leading cause of death worldwide. Yet 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke could be avoided by controlling the main risk factors: tobacco, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity.
Almost half of those who die from chronic diseases are in their productive years. The economic consequences - driven by productivity reduction and increase in costs caused by these diseases among workforces - are dramatic. Countries such as Brazil, China, Russia and India currently lose more than 20 million productive life-years annually to chronic disease, and that number is expected to grow 65% by 2030. The losses in productivity associated with those diseases like disability, unplanned absences and increased accidents are as much as 400% more than the cost of treatment. The WHO estimates that between 2005-2015 income loss (in international dollars) could rise to as much as $237 billion in India.
Yet it is mostly large corporations in developed countries that offer workplace health programmes. There is an urgent need to extend these benefits to all employees, in all industries and sectors in our country .
PeopleHealth, in line with its mission of educating and motivating people in to a culture of health is working towards mitigating the risk factors associated with workplace sickness through a series of communication and awareness campaigns.
We invite you to be a part of this continuous awareness programs and encourage your employees choose healthier lifestyle options.
What should you do to promote Healthier Hearts in the work place ?
· Display the Poster on Heart care
o You could also include your organisation’s logo and print as many of them to display it in your office surroundings
· Circulate the “Listen to the Lub-Dub”- A e-guide to a healthier heart to all your team members (e-mail benefits@peoplehealth.in for a free copy)
· Call peoplehealth on +91-80-653 00 999 if you need further support to promote the activity
Let’s all do our little bit in promoting worksite wellness which could lead to the prosperity of self, organization, society and the nation!
Go Healthy Now!
