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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Estimating the cost of alcohol-related absenteeism in the Australian workforce: the importance of consumption patterns |
Author: | Pidd, K. Berry, J.G. Roche, A.M. Harrison, J.E. |
Citation: | Medical Journal of Australia, 2006; 185(11-12):637-641 |
Publisher: | Australasian Medical Publishing Company Ltd |
Issue Date: | 2006 |
ISSN: | 0025-729X 1326-5377 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Kenneth J Pidd, Jesia G Berry, Ann M Roche and James E Harrison |
Abstract: | Objective: To estimate the extent and cost of alcohol-related absenteeism in the Australian workforce. Design: A secondary analysis of select data obtained from 13 582 Australian workers (aged >= 14 years) collected as part of the 2001 National Drug Strategy Household Survey. Main outcome measures: Self-reported measures of alcohol-related absenteeism, illness or injury absenteeism and alcohol consumption categorised according to National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) guidelines for short- and long term risk. Results: The use of self-reported measures of alcohol-related absenteeism resulted in an estimate of 2 682 865 work days lost due to alcohol use in 2001, at a cost of $437 million. The use of self-reported measures of illness or injury absenteeism to determine the extent of absenteeism attributable to alcohol use resulted in an estimate of 7 402 341 work days lost, at a cost of $1.2 billion. These estimates are about 12 to 34 times greater than previous estimates based on national data. Low-risk drinkers and infrequent or occasional risky and high-risk drinkers accounted for 49%–66% of alcohol related absenteeism. Conclusions: The extent and cost of alcohol-related absenteeism is far greater than previously reported, and more than half the burden of alcohol-related absenteeism is MJA 2006; 185: 637–641 incurred by low-risk drinkers and those who infrequently drink heavily. |
Keywords: | Humans Wounds and Injuries Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Alcohol Drinking Risk-Taking Absenteeism Epidemiology Age Factors Sex Factors Temperance Adolescent Adult Employment Costs and Cost Analysis Australia Female Male |
Rights: | Copyright status unknown |
DOI: | 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2006.tb00738.x |
Published version: | https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2006/185/11/estimating-cost-alcohol-related-absenteeism-australian-workforce-importance |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 7 Medicine publications |
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