the cost of poor health

A study conducted at Steelcase Corp. by the University of Michigan determined that for every Steelcase employee who had the following concerns, the company paid more per year in health care costs. Excessive alcohol consumption: $597 Sedentary:

By staff Writer | April 01, 2009 at 08:00 PM

A study conducted at Steelcase Corp. by the University of Michigan determined that for every Steelcase employee who had the following concerns, the company paid more per year in health care costs.

Excessive alcohol consumption: $597

Sedentary: $488

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Hypertension: $327

Smoker: $285

Overweight: $222

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