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Wellness at work helping Mississippians attain healthy lifestyle.

Publication: Mississippi Business Journal
Publication Date: 25-JUN-07 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
When it comes to healthcare and fitness facts, Mississippi is number one in the nation in several categories--none of them good. We lead the country in obesity rates, diabetes and cardiovascular disease and on average spend more of the gross state product on healthcare expenses.

Government and healthcare leaders, employers and employees are taking initiatives to bring down these unhealthy numbers.

"Mississippians aren't getting any healthier. Obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and other health problems are at crisis proportions," said Gov. Haley Barbour, who is leading the charge for lifestyle changes. "We instinctively know the importance of healthier lifestyles--lower costs, more job creation and a longer and better quality...

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