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Did you know?
64....Percent
of adults age 20 years and over who are overweight or obese in the United
States1 26...Percent of adults engaging in vigorous leisure-time physical activity 3 or more times per week1 696,947...Number of deaths from heart disease, leading cause of death1 557,271...Number of deaths from cancer, 2nd leading cause of death1 162,672...Number of deaths from stroke, 3rd leading cause of death1 124,816...Number of deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases, 4th leading cause of death1 106,742...Number of deaths from accidents (unintentional injuries), 5th leading cause of death1 73,249...Number of deaths from diabetes, 6th leading cause of death1 200 billion+...Estimated dollar amount that job stress and related problems cost American companies annually through absenteeism, turnover, accidents, etc.2 Evidence suggests that one third of the 550,000 cancer deaths that occur in the United States each year are due to unhealthy diet and insufficient physical activity.3 On the rise.....health care costs!
Together, we can be part of the solution... Eating right, being active, and maintaining a healthy weight are important ways to reduce your risk of cancer—as well as heart disease and diabetes.3 2 National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. 3 |
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