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Wellness at the workplace
Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Chronic diseases impact people in their "working" years, reducing productivity and increasing costs.

Employment has a significant impact on our physical, mental and social health. It is a prime location for the development of unhealthy lifestyles characterized by stress, depression, chronic back problems, unhealthy eating habits due to lack of time and decreased opportunity for physical activity due to nature of work, among others. By contrast, a healthy work environment is one that is conducive to good lifestyle habits. The workplace should offer support, security, safety, and opportunities for learning and developing skills.

Awareness should be created in influencing behavioural changes in the employees to lead healthy lives.

Source : Good health and you

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