July 17, 2010
A Health Risk Assessment (HRA) is sometimes used along with a biometric screening. An Health Risk Assessment (HRA) is a computerized assessment tool which looks at an individual’s family history, health status, and lifestyle.
An Health Risk Appraisal (HRA) seeks to identify precursors associated with premature death or serious illness and quantifies the probable impact [...]
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July 16, 2010
The most common screening performed in wellness programs is heart health assessment.
The screening can include a written heart health test, blood pressure (BP) measurement, cholesterol/HDL-cholesterol test, glucose (blood sugar), weight, educational materials specific to diet, nutrition, exercise, cholesterol, use of tobacco, and weight.
The health expert conducting the screening then provides a consultation and helps set [...]
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