Overview

Over 6,000 copies of the previous edition have been sold worldwide. Written to help employers address growing concerns surrounding rising health care costs and physical activity in the workplace, this work provides practical ideas on how to create and maintain healthy workplaces that promote and encourage physical activity; includes case studies of successful programmes implemented at small, medium and large workplaces; and tackles a wide range of issues including physical fitness, smoking policies, back health, nutrition and weight control. New sections examine health management, building a healthy work culture and the use of new technology in health promotion.

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If you buy just one reference book, this is it. <br>Health-e headlines Corporate Report <br> Presents an integrated, step-by-step approach to planning, implementing, and evaluating worksite health programs in a variety of settings.<br>Book News, Inc. (review of first edition) <br> Worksite Health Promotion is an ideal introductory text for upperclassmen and beginning graduate students in health promotion. It is also a suitable reference for professionals.<br>American Fitness Review, March/April 1999 (review of first edition) <br>

Author Information

David Chenoweth has over 25 years of experience as a professor of health education and workplace health promotion. He is one of America's leading consultants and also a respected speaker in the field, having made more than 400 presentations to various business and health care groups. He has authored several books on the subject, including Evaluating Worksite Health Promotion, Health Care Cost Management and Worksite Health Promotion.

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