The health and cost implications of high body mass index in Australian defence force personnel

• Main Authors: Peake Jonathan (Author), Gargett Susan (Author), Waller Michael (Author), McLaughlin Ruth (Author), Cosgrove Tegan (Author), Wittert Gary (Author), Nasveld Peter (Author), Warfe Peter (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Frequent illness and injury among workers with high body mass index (BMI) can raise the costs of employee healthcare and reduce workforce maintenance and productivity. These issues are particularly important in vocational settings su...