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The Effectiveness of Total Worker Health Interventions: A Systematic Review for a National Institutes of Health Pathways to Prevention Workshop
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Traditionally, occupational safety and health (OSH) and health promotion (HP) efforts have functioned independently in workplaces (1). Occupational safety and health interventions focus on preventing work-related injuries and illnesses, which can lead to morbidity, mortality, and considerable financial and social costs (24). Health promotion interventions, often called wellness programs, promote overall health and well-being. They often address modifiable behavior risk factors, such as smoking, physical activity, and diet, which are leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the United…
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Traditionally, occupational safety and health (OSH) and health promotion (HP) efforts have functioned independently in workplaces (1). Occupational safety and health interventions focus on preventing work-related injuries and illnesses, which can lea…