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MOTA-ENGIL COLOMBIA COMMITTED TO THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
OF ITS EMPLOYEES
TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEART CAMPAIGN
The plan was carried
out with 72 workers
(53 women and 19 men) who were made more aware of healthy lifestyles and screened for weight, blood pressure and oxygen saturation.
T he World Heart Day is celebrated on the 29th of
September. According to the Health of the Americas Report, the
leading cause of death in Colombia is cardiovascular disease, responsible for 31% of all deaths each year, corresponding to 15% more than the mortality from any kind of cancer.
In Colombia, we have an organisational culture that leads by example. Therefore, the active participation of our directors motivates our employees regarding the health and well-being campaigns, promoting a healthy life.
To reduce the rates of these diseases, it is necessary to instil in people the value of primary prevention, which focuses on a mind-set change that enables learning
about healthy habits, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and others.
This way, Mota-Engil Colombia, in alliance with the occupational hazard insurance company SURA, generated the campaign “Take care of your heart” focused on awareness, control and empowerment concerning the detection of this disease.
The plan was carried out with 72 workers (53 women and 19 men) who were made more aware of healthy lifestyles and screened for weight, blood pressure and oxygen saturation. Recommendations will be provided
to each worker, emphasizing the importance of regular medical check-ups.
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