ZHL Rajasthan - Here why employers should do something to address employee obesity
Covid-19 has taken toll on everybody's mental, physical and emotional wellbeing but there's something much more serious than this which is devastating employee health and wellbeing that is obesity. It’s a common health issue that is defined by having a high percentage of body fat. We see it in the news, in magazines and on social media where we are constantly warned about the dangers of being overweight or what the "perfect" size is with constant reinforcement to an idea to stay fit. Workplace environments can be helpful for the employees who deal with the problems of overweight and obesity. Employed adults spend around one-third of their time at work, so employers have many opportunities to market employee health and foster a healthy work environment. Employers that encourage healthy behaviors, like smarter eating and regular physical activity, benefit alongside their employees. Dr Santosh Datar from Ziqitza Healthcare Ltd says obesity can result in a wide ...