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Monitoring and Evaluation of Worksite Health Promotion Programs-Current state of knowledge and implications for practice
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
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| Author | Engbers, Luuk H. Sattelmair, Jacob R. |
| Copyright Year | 2008 |
| Abstract | The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the World Health Organization concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Dotted lines on maps represent approximate border lines for which there may not yet be full agreement. The mention of specific companies or of certain manufacturers' products does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by the World Health Organization in preference to others of a similar nature that are not mentioned. Errors and omissions excepted, the names of proprietary products are distinguished by initial capital letters. All reasonable precautions have been taken by the World Health Organization to verify the information contained in this publication. However, the published material is being distributed without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. The responsibility for the interpretation and use of the material lies with the reader. In no event shall the World Health Organization be liable for damages arising from its use. The named authors alone are responsible for the views expressed in this publication. 3 Foreword In response to the growing burden of chronic diseases, the World Health Organization (WHO) developed the Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health (DPAS), which was formally adopted by the Fifty-seventh World Health Assembly in May 2004. The workplace setting is clearly identified in DPAS's 62nd Paragraph as an important area of action for health promotion and disease prevention. As a further step of DPAS implementation, WHO together with the World Economic Forum (WEF) is hosting an Event on Preventing Chronic Diseases in the Workplace through healthy diet and physical activity promotion, that will be held in Dalian (China) on the 5th-6th September 2007. Experts from academic institutions, ministries of WHO Member States, private industry and NGOs will participate in this Joint Event. Purpose This paper presents a broadly focused review of literature, to describe the current state of knowledge concerning best practice methods of monitoring and evaluation of chronic disease prevention programs in the workplace that address healthy diets and physical activity. The main purpose of this paper is to provide the background and basis for the Joint Event, and will be a focus point of discussion and information for the meeting participants. Introduction: There is conclusive … |
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| Language | English |
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| Resource Type | Article |
