The City of San Angelo wellness report found that the average wellness score for employees was 67 out of 100. 15% of employees had 5 or more health risk factors, which is linked to higher healthcare costs. Major chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer were examined. Modifiable risk factors like nutrition, weight, blood pressure, physical activity, and smoking contributed to chronic disease risk. The report provided solutions like wellness programs and health management to help reduce risk factors and healthcare costs.

1. City of San Angelo Wellness Report December 2011

2. San Angelo, Texas

6. Chronic Diseases

10. Cancer Screenings Starting 2012, the City will pay all cancer screenings at 100% without a deductible. (Formerly at 80% after deductible had been satisfied.)

12. City of San Angelo Chronic Disease Risk Factors

14. Employee Weights BMI Healthy weight 18.5 - 24.9 Overweight 25 - 29.9 Obese 30 - 34.9 Very Obese 35+ 17.9% of emp are very obese , beating national norm of 12%

15. Employee Perception of Personal Health 90.5% think they are in good to excellent health

16. Risk Factor/Health Claims 15% of employees have 5 or more risk factors, influencing personal health for the individual, as well as health care costs for the city. # of employees cost per employee no risks 77 $0 1 risk 137 $861 2 risks 214 $1,764 3 risks 159 $2,690 4 risks 105 $3,788 5 risks 61 $4,821 6 risks 34 $5,919 7+ risks 28 $6,995