Health Statistics
Maladies Data
U.S. Population Stats:
- 200M are overweight
- 120M have chronic stress
- 75M have diabetes
- 72M have heart disease
- 65M have high BP
- 59M are clinically obese
- 50M have arthritis
- 40M have sleep disorders
- 34M have depressive illness
Health care costs are rising...
Costs of an Unhealthy Workforce
- Annual cost of a "healthy" diabetic $3,150
- Average cost of a heart attack $15,700
- Average cost of a stroke patient ~$45,000*
Let demandFITNESS help
If only 5% of a 1000 person company participates in our Corporate Fitness Program, statistically 10 individuals with pre-diabetes could be cured - a savings of $31,500 or more per year!
Physical Activity*
Reduces Risk of:
- Heart disease
- Developing diabetes
- Developing high blood pressure
- Developing colon cancer
- Dying prematurely
- Feelings of depression
- Feelings of anxiety
Promotes:
- Psychological well-being
- Weight control
- Healthy bones
- Strong muscles
- Flexible joints
- Overall health and wellness
* CDC / Surgeon Generals 1996 Report on Physical Activity & Health
