Economy and wellness
Keywords:
Wellness; Economy contexts; World economy forum; Global economy growthAbstract
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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