Reduce Tobacco Use

Tobacco use is a leading cause of illness, premature death, and health care costs in the U.S.  70% of smokers want to quit. Combine three proven strategies to increase the chances that your employees will try to quit and will quit successfully. 

Create a workplace that promotes physical activity

Half of adults in Minnesota are insufficiently active, contributing to obesity and numerous health problems.  Create a workplace environment that provides opportunities for your employees to be active during the work day. 

Create a workplace that promotes healthy eating

Three out of four adults in Minnesota eat less-than-healthy diets, failing to consume the minimum recommended amount of fruits and vegetables.  Because many adults eat at least one meal a day at their place of work, you have a powerful opportunity to influence employees’ eating behaviors.

Create a healthy workplace

Build on a solid foundation. A strong wellness program can produce lasting, widespread and measurable improvements in your employees' health behaviors.