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(8/1) Multi-National Survey Reveals 75% of Asthma Sufferers Are Unable to Work to their Full Potential

By Joanne Kaldy / August 1, 2019

An alarming new study shows that asthma sufferers are missing about one-tenth of work hours due to symptoms. Their illness, these individuals say, not only hurts their productivity but also negatively impacts their emotional wellbeing. Highlights of the study:

  • 74% of workers say they are unable to work to their full potential because of their illness
  • 42% experience a “prominent” reduction in productivity.
  • Workers report feeling “challenged” by their asthma symptoms, as well as the fatigue, mental strain, and weakness caused by the illness.
  • Overall, total work productivity dropped by 36% due to asthma.
  • Workers report feeling inferior and disadvantaged because of their condition, and over two-thirds say it negatively affects their work activities.
  • The authors suggest a solution lies in a coordinated approach by clinicians, employers, and occupational health teams.

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