Opinion
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Self-Care Is Trending But Self-Determination Matters More

Self-Care Is Trending But Self-Determination Matters More
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Kimberlee Josephson
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Commentary
Self care might sound like a purely individual concern, but healthy lifestyle choices serve a vital social function. Poor consumption patterns can lower productivity, reduce life expectancy, and inflate healthcare costs, especially those related to metabolism, heart disease, and mental health. The World Health Organization (WHO) claims Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) “are collectively responsible for 74 percent of all deaths worldwide” and a large percentage of those are preventable.
Kimberlee Josephson
Kimberlee Josephson
Author
Dr. Kimberlee Josephson is an associate professor of business at Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pennsylvania, and adjunct research fellow for the Consumer Choice Center. She teaches courses on global sustainability, international marketing, and workplace diversity; and her research and op-eds have appeared in various outlets. She holds a doctorate in global studies and commerce and a master’s degree in international policy both from La Trobe University, a master’s degree in political science from Temple University, and a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a minor in political science from Bloomsburg University.
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