Risky health behaviors such as smoking, drinking alcohol, drug use, unprotected sex, and poor diets and sedentary …, and empirical evidence on, the economics of risky health behaviors. It describes traditional economic approaches … increase social welfare. The chapter summarizes the literature on the consequences of risky health behaviors for economic …

Employers are increasingly adopting workplace wellness programs designed to improve employee health and decrease … employer costs associated with health insurance and job absenteeism. This paper examines the outcomes of 2635 workers across 24 …