Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ648165
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2002
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Differences in Health Care Costs and Utilization among Adults with Selected Lifestyle-Related Risk Factors.
Tucker, Larry A.; Clegg, Alan G.
American Journal of Health Promotion, v16 n4 p225-33 Mar-Apr 2002
Examined the relationship between lifestyle-related health risks and health care costs and utilization among young adults. Data collected at a primarily white collar worksite in over 2 years indicated that health risks, particularly obesity, stress, and general lifestyle, were significant predictors of health care costs and utilization among these employed young adults. (SM)
Descriptors: Employees, Health Behavior, Health Care Costs, Life Style, Obesity, Stress Variables, Young Adults
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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