The use of assessments of health risks with feedback when combined with health education programs, with or without additional interventions, is recommended on the basis of strong evidence of effectiveness in improving one or more health behaviors or conditions in populations of workers. Additionally, the use of assessments of health risks with feedback when combined with health education programs is recommended to improve the following outcomes among participants: tobacco use (strong evidence of effectiveness), excessive alcohol use (sufficient evidence of effectiveness), seat belt use (sufficient evidence of effectiveness), dietary fat intake (strong evidence of effectiveness), blood pressure (strong evidence of effectiveness), cholesterol (strong evidence of effectiveness), number of days lost from work due to illness or disability (strong evidence of effectiveness), healthcare services use (sufficient evidence of effectiveness), and summary health risk estimates (sufficient evidence of effectiveness) There is insufficient evidence to recommend the use of assessments of health risks with feedback when combined with health education programs is recommended to address: body composition, consumption of fruit and vegetables, or fitness. Worksite interventions may use an assessment of health risks with feedback (AHRF) alone or as part of a broader worksite health promotion program that includes health education and other health promotion components offered as follow-up to the assessment. AHRFs include: an assessment of personal health habits and risk factors; an estimation or assessment of risk of death and other adverse health outcomes; provision of feedback in the form of educational messages and counseling; and health education programs, with or without additional interventions.

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Effect Behavioral Change, Reduce Risk or Incidence of Disease or Condition, Reduce Morbidity, Reduce Mortality, Healthcare, Business & Private Sector, Primary Prevention, Informational & Educational, Clinical Practice, Behavioral & Social, Employers & Employees

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