1. Absenteeism can affect individual productivity.

Simply put, if someone works less,

they're likely to be less productive. Employers should consider root causes, which
include burnout and disengagement, as well as those that may require
accommodations, such as child care or illness. Organisations should address these
issues immediately. Presenteeism among healthcare workers can impact the quality of
care, medical errors, financial losses to organisations, and employee burnout. This
study gives special attention to behavioural health conditions that are closely
associated with presenteeism and concludes with recommendations for policies and
practises that healthcare institutions can implement to decrease the likelihood of
increased presenteeism.
2. Having a chronic condition can have a significant impact on one’s working life.
Fatigue and physical or cognitive limitations among employees can result in
productivity loss, sick leave, and/or job loss. Staying at work is important for both
physical and mental wellbeing and contributes to one’s quality of life. Chronic
conditions in the workforce also impact employers. Aside from the financial burden
of productivity loss and extended or frequent sick leave, employers face the practical
challenges of securing the continuity of skilled personnel and providing employees
with needed support and accommodations. With the number of employees with one or
more chronic conditions increasing, preventing work-related problems and facilitating
sustainable employment for these employees have become more important than ever.
3. Chronic disease and its associated costs continue to climb across all age groups.
Given that the increased prevalence is not limited to the elderly, the burden of chronic
disease will plague this country for many decades to come. Higher medical costs and
a lower capacity to participate in the labour force or earn a liveable wage as a result of
chronic disease may worsen a person’s quality of life and, often, that of their family
members, resulting in significant indirect costs. These effects persist and often worsen
over time. The costs associated with chronic disease also place significant financial
burdens on public resources and hinder economic growth. As the number of
individuals with chronic diseases grows, this burden will grow as well. Low-income
individuals are more likely to suffer from chronic disease and may be
disproportionately burdened by the costs and associated social and economic
consequences. Interventions to prevent and better manage existing chronic diseases
can reduce direct costs and prevent many indirect costs from ever emerging, thus
improving the economic well-being of individuals and the country as a whole.