... billion.13 Among men, estimates range from $322 for overweight to $6087 for grade III obese men.14 For women, estimates range from $797 for overweight to $6694 for grade III obese women.15 Individuals with a body mass index >35 represent 37% of the obese population but are responsible for 61% of excess...

... that only 22% responded the same way in 2003 and only 16% in 1995. Given this projected "aging" of America's workforce, are America's employers prepared to effectively address the associated increase in workers' compensation (WC) claims? An aging and overweight workforce could spell disaster if we do...

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... . As employers, we see the problem and, so far, nothing we have done has slowed the overwhelming tide of lifestyle-related injury and illness. Today, sixty percent of the population is overweight; one third are obese. Combined with lack of exercise and poor nutrition, this situation is bankrupting our Worker's...