Results from the International Cooperative Study: Impact of Ergonomic Interventions on Musculoskeletal, Eyestrain, and Psychosocial Stress (MEPS)

Background: The worksite represents a unique opportunity for diabetes education and prevention, which can positively impact productivity. To address this issue, the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP), a joint CDC and NIH program through its Business and Managed Care Workgroup (BMC), has developed a web based tool for businesses called www.diabetesatwork.org. The target audiences include: Large and small businesses, unions, occupational health professionals, public health agencies, managed care groups, non-profit organizations, wellness and benefits personnel. This tool has lesson plans that can be adapted for on site education. NBGH and the multinational GE Power partnered with DDT to develop a program for employees at high risk for developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease and is in the process of measuring outcomes and ROI (Return on Investment). GE Power can serve as a model for other businesses.