Duodecim<\/a> (in Finnish).<\/p>\n
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According to the report, each day of sickness absence results in an average productivity loss of between \u20ac257 and \u20ac420.<\/p>\n
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Based on those figures, the total annual economic impact of sickness absences reached an estimated \u20ac4.8 billion in 2023. In 2022, when the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic were still being felt, losses were estimated at \u20ac5.6 billion.<\/p>\n
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The study noted that sickness absences had generally declined in Finland between 2009 and the start of the pandemic. Covid-19 reversed that trend, with absences increasing by about 22% in 2022.<\/p>\n
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Researchers estimated that the pandemic led to productivity losses ranging from \u20ac200 million to \u20ac1 billion, depending on the calculation method used.<\/p>\n
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The report also identified healthcare waiting times as a significant economic challenge.<\/p>\n
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According to the analysis, delayed access to surgery results in the loss of about 3,300 full-time working years each year. The associated productivity loss is estimated at \u20ac257 million annually.<\/p>\n
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In addition, public finances lose around \u20ac90 million each year through reduced tax income and other economic effects linked to treatment delays.<\/p>\n
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The report said preventive measures such as vaccination programmes and occupational healthcare initiatives should be evaluated not only on their health benefits and direct healthcare costs, but also on their impact on productivity, employment and tax revenues.<\/p>\n
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When companies face prolonged staff shortages, they often rely on recruitment or overtime to maintain operations. This can increase labour costs, reduce efficiency and contribute to inflationary pressures elsewhere in the economy.<\/p>\n
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