Prevention of metabolic diseases through measures at the workplace

Abstract Background Metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes pose a risk for both individuals and companies. According to the current Austrian health report, only 13.5% of adults participate in preventive medical examinations. As result, there is lack information on important parameters. To counteract this, modular system with checks that take place directly at workplace was developed. Methods In 2018 2019, check carried out 877 people (male: 70.7%; female: 29.3%) their workplace. addition checking abdominal girth calculating BMI, parameters blood pressure, sugar, LDL, total cholesterol levels were measured. Results 62.5% all participants overweight or obese 66.3%; 53.5%). The proportion obesity 11.5% 11.4%; 11.7%). too high 50.2% 47.6%; 56.5%). 36.5% examined persons had elevated pressure readings 42.3%; 22.5%). Total 37.6% (m: 38.8%; w: 34.9%), LDL 22.5% 24.2%; 20.4%). sugar 9.9% 9.4%; 12.6%), regardless whether they fasted not. 81% stated received new about state course Conclusions Measures monitor central metabolic represent an component prevention, which essential individual company. Key messages obesity, well consequences, companies work for. Health prevention support keeping employees healthy.