Discovery, Healthy Company Index

Step up and be SA's healthiest company!

Did you know that South African employees have major health concerns – with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and depression the most prevalent chronic conditions? These were some of the findings of the 2011 Discovery Healthy Company Index.

Now in its second year, the Discovery Healthy Company Index aims to further assess and understand the health status of South African employees. The first of its kind, the survey provides valuable insights into the health risks facing corporate South Africa. It was developed as a joint initiative between Discovery Vitality and the University of the Witwatersrand, the University of Cape Town, and Professor Ron Goetzel of Emory University and Thomson Reuters.

The impact of the workplace cannot be ignored when looking at the overall wellness of the population. People spend the greater part of their day at work, which has a direct impact on their lifestyle and stress levels. A significant amount of clinical research indicates a strong link between living an unhealthy lifestyle and the development of chronic disease - high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes - which can have a profound effect on the bottom line of any company.

Step up and find out how healthy your company is! It will give you a better understanding of your financial and human resource risks, as well as how to improve them.