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American Cancer Society Workplace Solutions. Judy R. Jonas, PhD, RD, LD Director of Corporate Relations, Mission Delivery. Session Overview. The business case for the American Cancer Society’s engagement in corporate health and wellness Tools and resources available for employers - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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American Cancer Society Workplace Solutions
Judy R. Jonas, PhD, RD, LDDirector of Corporate Relations, Mission
Delivery
Session Overview
The business case for the American Cancer Society’s engagement in corporate health and wellness
Tools and resources available for employers
How to get involved
Ten Leading Causes of Death, Working Age Adults (Ages 25-65), 2007
*Source: US Mortality Data 2007, National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Retrieved August 2010.
1. Cancer 182,899
2. Heart Diseases 125,814
3. Accidents (unintentional injuries) 65,294
4. Suicide 25,142
5. Diabetes mellitus 20,994
6. Cerebrovascular diseases 20,937
7. Chronic lower respiratory diseases 20,119
8. Liver Disease 19,768
9. Homicide 10,987
10. HIV/AIDS 10,620
Rank Cause of Death No. of deaths
0 5 10 15 20
Illicit Drug Use
Sexual Behavior
Firearms
Motor Vehicles
Toxic Agents
Microbial Agents
Alcohol
Poor Diet/Physical Activity
Tobacco
McGinnis, Foege, 2000
Actual Causes of Death in the US, 2000 % of Actual Causes of Death in the US, 2000 % of All DeathsAll Deaths
American Cancer Society Workplace Solutions: Tools and Resources
American Cancer Society Workplace Solutions
Cancer.org and 1-800-227-2345
Cancer Resource Connection
Healthy Living Newsletter
State Quitline- 1-877-YESQUIT
Fresh Start
www.cancer.org www.acsworkplacesolutions.com
What Can You Do:Lowering your risk
www.cancer.org
Stay Healthy Tab
For More InformationChecklist for Cancer Prevention and Detection
Questions?
www.Cancer.org -> Stay Healthy Tab -> Eat Right &Get Active
©2010 American Cancer Society, Inc. No.0052.19
Hyperlinks to more information
www.acsworkplacesolutions.com Healthy Living Newsletter
©2010 American Cancer Society, Inc. No.0052.19