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Title: Absenteeism Due to Functional Limitations Caused by Seven Common Chronic Diseases in US Workers

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2015

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Abstract: OBJECTIVE The study examined the relationship between functional limitation due to chronic diseases and absenteeism among full-time workers. The studied chronic diseases include: arthritis/rheumatism, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, lung disease, and stroke. METHODS We analyzed data from the 2011–2013 National Health Interview Survey. Economic impact was determined by workdays lost and lost income. RESULTS Increase in absenteeism was observed for each studied condition. Employees with multiple conditions also saw increase absenteeism. Employers lose 28.2 million workdays annually ($4.95 billion in lost income) due to functional limitation caused by chronic diseases. CONCLUSION The results show a burden on society due to functional limitation caused by studied chronic diseases. Employers should look into implementing intervention/prevention programs, such as the Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs, to help reduce the cost associated with absenteeism.

Url: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4493930/

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Authors: Vuong, Tam, D; Wei, Feifei; Beverly, Claudia, J

Periodical (Full): J Occup Environ Med

Issue: 7

Volume: 57

Pages: 779–784

Data Collections: IPUMS Health Surveys - NHIS

Topics: Health

Countries: United States