Cardiovascular wellness programs at worksites have had demonstrated success in cardiovascular risk reduction. Can they also provide a non-stigmatic route for alcohol abuse prevention? Research from over 100 worksites have demonstrated the impact that proactive wellness outreach can have on reducing CVD risks in a working population. This paper will present results from three demonstration-evaluation research projects of the 1990s that attempted to enlarge the proactive Wellness Outreach at Work model to include a focus on alcohol education as part of cardiovascular wellness programs. Similar impact has been made on alcohol risk reduction, with no reduction in impact on CVD risks, and with good reception from worksites that differ strikingly in occupational make-up. The paper ends with research-based suggestions for additional research and for further improving impact on working populations.
Learning Objectives: Discover how to use non-stigmatic, proactive outreach techniques for alcohol abuse prevention Discover current state of evidence re: effectiveness of such programs
Keywords: Balanced Budget Act,
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: University of Michigan's Worker Health Program
(Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations)
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.