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Study: Productivity loss from ill workforce greatly underestimated

OSHA Healthcare Connection, August 21, 2007

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Lost productivity from sick and unhealthy workers costs employers four times the amount spent on medical and pharmacy charges for their workforce, according to a study published in the July Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

The study found musculoskeletal problems, depression, and fatigue-conditions that are not always apparent-were significant causes for lost productivity costs, making it more difficult for employers to appreciate the significant link between employee health and productivity.



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