Biggest Loser Trainer BOB HARPER
PUTS HIS FOOTPRINT ON YOUR HEALTH
According to a recent report released by the Anthem Institute of Health Care Knowledge, an individuals health choices directly influence the health and well being of family members, friends and others in his or her social network. The report looked at two specific studies by Harvards Nicholas Christakis, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H. and UCSDs James Fowler, Ph.D. about communities in which individuals with close ties demonstrated significant corollaries with obesity and smoking cessation.
The studies cited in the report show that a persons:
Likelihood to quit smoking increased by 67 percent if her or his spouse quit smoking; 36 percent if a friend quit smoking; 24 percent if a coworker quit smoking; and 25 percent if a sibling quit smoking.
Chance of becoming obese increased by 57 percent if that person’s close friend became obese. Further, a persons chance of becoming obese rose by 71 percent if a close friend of the same-sex became obese; 40 percent if an adult sibling became obese; and 37 percent if his or her spouse became obese.
Through this study, came the development of an innovative new tool called the Health Footprint Calculator. The calculator is designed to help individuals determine the impact their behaviors have their health and on the health of their social network. Unlike a carbon footprint, which focuses on reduction, the bigger a Health Footprint is the more health influence someone has on those around them.
By answering a few simple questions, individuals can calculate their impact with tools available at www.anthem.com/connects. Bob Harper has teamed up with the effort to continue raising awareness of individual health initiatives and those who go calculate their health footprint can also receive custom emails from Bob with tips on how to live healthier lives. www.wellpoint.com
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