Do health care costs prevent workers from staying healthy?

A Harris Poll survey of over 2,000 workers found that most want to improve their health but view rising healthcare costs as a major barrier to doing so. The findings suggest that affordability concerns are preventing workers from taking preventive health measures and maintaining overall wellness.

Chicago — The vast majority of workers want to boost their well-being but see rising health care costs as a significant obstacle, results of a recent survey show. On behalf of the American Heart Association, researchers from the Harris Poll surveyed more than 2,000 adult workers who count on their…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.