Smoking rate down to 11 percent is an excellent result. There is a well-articulated strategy, goals and objectives. This is one of the most comprehensive corporate wellness programs in America. Changes in health habits and risk factors over a ten year period are well documented. Documented cost-benefit evaluation has been done and is ongoing.
All employees are eligible.
There is a very wide range of program topics. Participation rates are good. Employees are satisfied with the programs. The programs support Healthy People 2000 goals and objectives. There is strong evidence for behavior change and cost-savings through evaluation of direct medical costs.