Economy and wellness

Authors

  • Ludmila Vacková Canadian Tourism College, Vancouver, Canada

Keywords:

Wellness; Economy contexts; World economy forum; Global economy growth

Abstract

Wellness and its importance for health has been studied and discussed for many years.  The impact of the life style, nutrition and lack of exercise and chronic diseases on economy is well known.  The urging problem is troubling governments, health insurance companies, employers and many others. An unprecedented focus on wellness was an important part of the WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM 2014 in Davos (Switzerland) this year. 

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WEF (2010) The New Discipline of Workforce Wellness. Enhancing Corporate Performance by Tackling Chronic Disease. Geneva. Available at: http://wellness.weforum.org

WEF (2014) Health and Environment Prominent on Davos 2014 Agenda. Geneva. Available at: http://www.weforum.org/news/health-and-environment-prominent-davos-2014-agenda

WELLNESS BRANCH (2013) Live well, be well. New Brunswick’s Wellness Strategy Action Plan for 2013 -2014 in Canada. Available at:

http://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/hic-csi/pdf/WellnessMieuxEtre/WellnessStrategyActionPlan2013-2014.pdf

WHO (2005) Preventing chronic disease: A vital investment. Geneva.

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Published

20-03-2014

How to Cite

Vacková, L. (2014). Economy and wellness. Acta Salus Vitae, 2(1). Retrieved from http://odborne.casopisy.palestra.cz/index.php/actasalusvitae/article/view/32

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