Reduce incidence of workplace injuries

Excess weight also significantly increases the risk of workplace injuries (e.g. back injuries and falls); some evidence suggests that individuals are 40% to 50% more likely to experience a gamut of injuries at work if they fall in the overweight category. [1]

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