Type: Report [PDF]
Author/Source: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Abstract:

The majority of adult Texans, men and women alike, are overweight or obese. This is equally true for Whites, Blacks and Hispanic Texans, and for every category of income and educational attainment. The following report aims to address what employers can do to promote wellness and provide their workers with incentives, knowledge and opportunities to make healthy choices in life.

Links:

• Report Webpage
• TX Comptroller of Public Accounts Website

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