Body fat as a marker for cardiovascular risk factors, health insurance claims, and sick leave costs /
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| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
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1994.
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| Online Access: | http://proxy.library.tamu.edu/login?url=http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=740812191&sid=1&Fmt=2&clientId=2945&RQT=309&VName=PQD Link to OAKTrust copy |
| Abstract: | This study compared the combined costs of health insurance claims and sick leave for employees of Texas A&M University (n=413) with lower versus higher body fat. Higher body fat was associated with nearly a doubling of the risk of costing the employer $500 or more over a one-year period. Approximately five percent of costs were linked to body fat levels above 15 percent for men and 24 percent for women. Age, total cholesterol, step test, systolic blood pressure, smoking status, exercise level, salary, and gender were significant discriminators between employees with lower versus higher body fat. Implications for further study are discussed. |
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| Item Description: | "Major subject: Health Education." Vita. |
| Physical Description: | viii, 93 leaves ; 28 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |