T. Kottke, M. Lowry, Juliana O. Tillema, J. Ziegenfuss, Meghan M. JaKa, Kevin D Campbell, Jason M. Gallagher, Chad C Heim, N. Pronk, Susan M. Knudson
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To better understand, in a commercially-insured population, the potential impact of adopting six health-promoting behaviors relative to treating diseases and conditions.
METHODS
We combined survey and insurance claims data to compare the potential benefit from adopting behaviors relative to the burden from 27 groups of diseases and conditions.
RESULTS
If every member adopted all six behaviors, an 11.6% reduction in disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) might be expected, and a 7.6% reduction in DALYs might be expected if they adopted the one most impactful behavior that they did not currently practice. These amounts are respectively greater than the DALYs attributed to all but the two and five most burdensome groups of diseases and conditions in this population.
CONCLUSION
The potential impact of adopting health-promoting behaviors is large relative to the burden from most medical conditions.