American Cancer Society Workplace Solutions

Judy R. Jonas, PhD, RD, LDDirector of Corporate Relations, Mission

Delivery

Session Overview

The business case for the American Cancer Society’s engagement in corporate health and wellness

Tools and resources available for employers

How to get involved

Ten Leading Causes of Death, Working Age Adults (Ages 25-65), 2007

*Source: US Mortality Data 2007, National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Retrieved August 2010.

1. Cancer 182,899

2. Heart Diseases 125,814

3. Accidents (unintentional injuries) 65,294

4. Suicide 25,142

5. Diabetes mellitus 20,994

6. Cerebrovascular diseases 20,937

7. Chronic lower respiratory diseases 20,119

8. Liver Disease 19,768

9. Homicide 10,987

10. HIV/AIDS 10,620

Rank Cause of Death No. of deaths

0 5 10 15 20

Illicit Drug Use

Sexual Behavior

Firearms

Motor Vehicles

Toxic Agents

Microbial Agents

Alcohol

Poor Diet/Physical Activity

Tobacco

McGinnis, Foege, 2000

Actual Causes of Death in the US, 2000 % of Actual Causes of Death in the US, 2000 % of All DeathsAll Deaths

American Cancer Society Workplace Solutions: Tools and Resources

American Cancer Society Workplace Solutions

Cancer.org and 1-800-227-2345

Cancer Resource Connection

Healthy Living Newsletter

State Quitline- 1-877-YESQUIT

Fresh Start

www.cancer.org www.acsworkplacesolutions.com

What Can You Do:Lowering your risk

www.cancer.org

Stay Healthy Tab

For More InformationChecklist for Cancer Prevention and Detection

Questions?

www.Cancer.org -> Stay Healthy Tab -> Eat Right &Get Active

©2010 American Cancer Society, Inc. No.0052.19

Hyperlinks to more information

www.acsworkplacesolutions.com Healthy Living Newsletter

©2010 American Cancer Society, Inc. No.0052.19