the economic impact of active and healthy living
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The Economic Impact of Active & Healthy Living
Dr. Jack Halligan Chief Medical Officer | Full Health Medical September 2015
DAVID’S STORY
36 years of age
Health check findings: v Morbidly obese (BMI = 50)
v High blood pressure (155/79)
v Pre-diabetic (Fasting Glucose = 6.9)
After his health check, we discovered that David had an elevated HbA1c* blood test one year beforehand but…
…NO IDEA HE WAS PRE-DIABETIC!
*Gold standard blood test for diabetes
Sources: 1. Chronic Disease in Ireland 2. The Cost of Treating Type 2 Diabetes (CODEIRE)
DIABETES IN IRELAND: DIRECT COSTS
Further losses through: Ø Treament of complications Ø Time away from work Ø Early retirement Ø Social benefits
Source: www.diabetes.co.uk
DIABETES: INDIRECT COSTS
** Estimated indirect costs equivalent to ~5% of total health budget **
2010 3.2% of adults
28% expected increase in 10 years
2020 3.8% of Adults
DIABETES PREVALENCE IN IRELAND
WE THINK WE’RE HEALTHIEST IN EUROPE! Percentage of population reporting “Good” or “Very Good” health
82%!!
Overweight or obese (61%)
Cholesterol (56%)
Blood Pressure (25%)
Stress (24%)
Smoking (14%)
Diabetes (3%)
THE IRISH WORKFORCE
One third of adult life is spent at work
Employment is a key social determinant of health
Concept of employee health evolving
A SHIFT IN ATTITUDES
Healthy workplace
PROGRAMME
ONE THIRD OF IRISH EMPLOYEES ENGAGE IN WORKPLACE HEALTH SCREENING
Employee Absenteeism: A Guide to Managing Absence
ABSENTEEISM: IRISH PUBLIC SECTOR
8.7 days lost per person per year (significantly higher than private sector)
€319 million cost for the state in 2014
Stress & other mental health issues are the leading cause of absenteeism in Ireland
Musculoskeletal problems second most common reason for missing work
Department of Public Expenditure & Reform
“In the current economic climate, it is extremely encouraging to see how many companies have started to address the human capital challenge and are ready to
further invest in their employees through workplace wellness programmes”
– Klaus Schwab, Founder of the World Economic Forum (WEF)
WORKPLACE WELLNESS
The Evidence – PWC (2008): 1. 30-40% average reduction in
absenteeism 2. 50% reduction in workplace
injuries
Building the Case for Wellness (PWC: 2008)
Workplace health initiatives:
• Tailored for corporate needs
• Supported by management and resources
• Participation encouraged in a variety of ways
• Evaluated for ROI
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THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY
Particularly in rural communities, there are many people who have little or no interaction with the public health system These hard-to-reach citizens can be reached
through community health initiatives and, if any health issues are identified, encouraged to (re)connect with their GP
RECOMMENDATIONS
Educate the public on the state of their health. Help them to undertstand what being healthy is, and why it is important to them and their families
Engage with companies and local communities and encourage them to create their own health initiatives
Empower each individual to make appropriate lifestyle changes that will allow them to live longer and more productive lives
SUMMARY
Ø The rising cost and prevalence of chronic conditions will soon become an unsustainable burden for the public health system
Ø We must invest in initiatives that educate the public about the state of their health – thus shifting some of the responsibility from healthcare professionals to indiviuals, employers, and local communities
DAVID’S STORY
Completed a 6 week diet & exercise programme
Reverted from pre-diabetic (Repeat fasting glucose = 5.3)
Weight loss of 5kg over the 6 weeks
Thank You & Questions
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