The cardiovascular health impact of an incentive worksite health promotion program.

Purpose: We examined the cardiovascular health profiles of benefit-eligible hospital employees who participated in an incentive screen program for 4 years. We also determined if cardiovascular health changes differed between participants (CHAP) who enrolled in structured follow-up risk reduction programs (CHAPplus) compared with those who chose less formal options (CHAPonly).

Methods: CHAP consisted of cardiovascular screens, results counseling, and encouragement to participate in education and behavioral support programs.