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absenteeism [ab′səntē′izəm] (for health or related reasons) absence from work. Absenteeism varies according to job assignments, with professional and managerial personnel taking average annual sick leave of 4 days, whereas unskilled workers claim an average of 18 days of sick leave during the year. Surveys also indicate that less than 10% of workers account for nearly 50% of all absenteeism. The most common causes of absenteeism include influenza and occupationally related skin diseases. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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For example, it
recommends that schools stay open during a pandemic and develop
school-based surveillance systems for absenteeism of students and
sick-leave policies for staff and students. Researchers from Israel found
children given the alternating drug regime had a lower mean temperature,
more rapid reduction of fever, less stress and less absenteeism from day
care
Established in 1993, Summex helps corporations and
health plans reduce costs, decrease absenteeism and improve the overall
health of employees and plan members. |
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