The next three biggest threats are heart conditions (cited by 48%), obesity (47%) and cancer (46%).

However, musculoskeletal complaints remain the biggest current threat to employee health, according to 44% of employer respondents.

The research is based on responses from 60 members of Employee Benefits’ 100 Club.

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