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(1/4) This week’s #SundaySpotlight on #PublicHealth highlights a study in #PublicHealthReports that examines racial disparities in life expectancy in 4 states from 1969 to 2013: bit.ly/2PBbdZd
(2/4) Cardiovascular disease was the largest contributor in late middle age, attributable to known risks such as smoking, obesity, and ⬆️ blood pressure & blood glucose.
(3/4) Despite the progress made to combat these risk factors, much work remains to be done. While observed patterns demonstrate that the racial gap in life expectancy can be eliminated or reversed, progress has been differential across states.
(1/5) Good #SundayMorning! This week’s #SundaySpotlight highlights the importance of employee well-being and the intersection of health & productivity. More via #PublicHealthReports: bit.ly/2WPiPcd
(2/5) My #SaturdayThoughts: Research shows that employees who are in good physical, mental, and emotional health are more likely to perform well at work.
(3/5) Initiatives such as @NIOSH’s Total Worker Health are paving the way with proven methods to support employee well-being – such as peer mentoring and mental health interventions.
(1/5) This #SundaySpotlight is on my #CHEP initiative, which focuses on businesses as agents of change to make our communities healthier and more prosperous. Read more from my senior advisor, Dr. Ursula Bauer, in #PublicHealthReports. bit.ly/2ZiYyk1
(2/5) Many of our nation’s health and economic problems are rooted in inadequate investments in disease prevention and unequal economic opportunities in our communities.
(3/5) Good health begins in communities, and is tied to features such as quality and availability of housing, education and jobs.
