The American Council on Exercise, ACE Fitness Matters, January/February 2006 - In 1996, The National Safety Council found backaches alone cost industries more than $1.2 billion in production and services and $275 million in worker's compensation. 

Centers for Disease Control, June 2005 - From 1997 to 2001, nationwide smoking attributable productivity losses amounted to $92 billion. 

Partnerships for Prevention - From 1990 to 2001, U.S. healthcare costs doubled and projected to double again by 2012.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics  - Repetitive Motion Illness or Cumulative Trauma Disorders represent almost 1/2 of all occupational illnesses reported.

American Journal Health Promotion - 73 published reviews on studies of work-site health promotion programs showed an average $3.50-to-$1 savings-to-cost ratio in reduced absenteeism and health care costs. 

The Art of Health Promotion - A meta-review of 42 published studies of work-site health promotion programs showed
Average 28% reduction in sick leave absenteeism,
Average 26% reduction in health costs,
Average 30% reduction in workers' compensation and disability management claims costs, &
Average $5.93-to-$1 savings-to-cost ratio