# Benefits of an Innovative 90-Day Longevity Workplace Program on Health in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

## TL;DR

A 90-day workplace health program in the UAE improved weight, BMI, and other health indicators among participants.

## Contribution

The study demonstrates the effectiveness of a workplace-based lifestyle intervention in improving health outcomes in a high-risk population.

## Key findings

- Participants showed significant reductions in weight, BMI, and waist circumference.
- A notable percentage transitioned from overweight or obese categories to healthier weight ranges.
- No adverse events were reported during the intervention.

## Abstract

Unhealthy lifestyle behaviors, such as physical inactivity and an unhealthy diet, can decrease quality of life and increase the risk of obesity, depression, and chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. In workplace settings, these health issues are associated with increased healthcare costs and reduced productivity. The Pure Health 2K Longevity Study (PHLS) evaluated the effectiveness of a 90-day incentive-based lifestyle intervention among working adults in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A single-arm interventional study was conducted by Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) over a 4-month period. A total of 2300 participants aged 18–59 were enrolled, with 1688 (73.4%) completing the program. Participants underwent baseline and endline assessments, including physical measurements (weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference), biochemical parameters (blood pressure, glucose, Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), lipid profile, C-reactive protein (CRP), Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), and self-reported health behaviors and adverse events. Significant reductions were observed in weight (77.0 to 75.9 kg), BMI (26.8 to 26.4 kg/m2), and waist circumference (95 to 93 cm) (all p < 0.001). Notably, 4.6% of participants transitioned from overweight to normal weight, and 3.4% from obese to overweight. No adverse events were reported. A short-term, workplace-based lifestyle intervention can produce meaningful improvements in anthropometric and biochemical health indicators, particularly among high-risk individuals.