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Northwest Missouri State University

Northwest Missouri State University. Health Risk Assessment April 2008 RESULTS. Participation & Demographics. Health Screening 414 Employees 58% Health Risk Appraisal 371 Employees 52%. Male Participants HRA 42% Screening 41% Female Participants HRA 58% Screening 59%

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Northwest Missouri State University

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  1. Northwest Missouri State University Health Risk Assessment April 2008 RESULTS

  2. Participation & Demographics • Health Screening • 414 Employees • 58% • Health Risk Appraisal • 371 Employees • 52% • Male Participants • HRA 42% • Screening 41% • Female Participants • HRA 58% • Screening 59% • Average Age • HRA 44.9 • Screening 47

  3. Body Weight (BMI ≥ 27.5) Physical Activity (< 1 x week) Stress Cholesterol (> 239) Blood Pressure (> 139 or >89) Smoking Alcohol (> 14 drinks / week) Safety Belt Use (< 100 percent) Perceived Health (Fair or Poor) Life Satisfaction (Partly or not satisfied) Existing Medical Conditions Job Satisfaction (Disagree or Strongly Disagree) Illness Days (More than 5 in past year) Medication for Relaxation (Almost everyday or sometimes) Health Age Index HRA Measured Health Risks

  4. Risk Prevalence

  5. Health Risk Profile: Stratification Average Employee Risk = 2.6Average Wellness Score = 83.5

  6. Health Risks Identified • Health Risks by Prevalence • Body Weight, 47.7% • Safety Belt Use, 34.5% • Blood Pressure, 34.0% • Physical Activity, 24.8% • Stress, 22.6% • Health Risks Prioritized for an Individual • Body Weight, 25.9% • Physical Activity, 19.1% • Zero Risk Management, 10.0% • Smoking, 8.1% • Health Enhancement Changes Planned during the next 6 months • Increase Physical Activity, 85.7% • Lose Weight, 72.8% • Reduce Fat/Cholesterol Intake, 61.7%

  7. Self-Reported Health Problems

  8. Recommendations 1. Offer programs to address the top 4 key lifestyle risks; focus on achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, on managing stress and blood pressure, and on smoking cessation. • Consider enhancements to incentives for participation in screening / health appraisal and for participation in improvement programs. • The benefits of a corporate health/wellness initiative take time and persistence to reach effectiveness and success. Efforts must be continued over time, reinforcing risk-reduction behaviors.

  9. Planned Activities • Onsite Classes • Nutri-wise / Sept-Nov 2008 (23 participants) • Nutri-wise II: High Gear / Nov 2008 (17 participants) • Nutri-wise / Spring 2009 (24 participants) • Physical Activity / Will be offered Spring 2009 • Stress Reduction / Will be offered Spring 2009 • Smoking Cessation / Will be offered Spring 2009 • “Take the Stairs” Campaign / Signs around campus at all elevators • NEW Seatbelt signage at all campus exits “Buckle Up Bearcats” • Health Risk Assessment / February 11-12, 2009

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