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Getting Started
Instituting a tobacco cessation program and/or policy in the workplace helps to:
- Improve employee health
- Increase productivity
- Decrease costs
- Increase corporate image
Employers have many factors to consider before they implement a new tobacco cessation program and/or policy. Understanding the problem, the extent of the problem and the options to combat tobacco use provides a solid foundation to begin a tobacco cessation program or policy. Consider reviewing:
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For each additional point improvement a participant scores on their [total] HRA [score] you can expect to see $52 less in health services, $5 less in drug/medication and $56 lower annual medical costs.
Source: Yen L, McDonald T, Hirschland D, Edington DW, Association Between Wellness Score from a Health Risk Appraisal and Prospective Medical Claims Costs. JOEM. 2003;45(10):1049-1057. |
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Employers may also want to do a health risk assessment. Health risk assessments:
- Identify individual health risks of employees.
- Provide a better understanding of underlying conditions that lead to employer health costs.
- Indicate health behaviors and conditions for employers to address in potential educational, disease management, and health promotion programs.
The following link presents a detailed roadmap authored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to aid in the development of programs and policies to create a tobacco-free workplace.
Creating a Tobacco-Free Workplace
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