Reasons for sickness absence in the United Kingdom (UK) 2013
Distribution of sickness absence in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2013, by reason*
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Feb 25, 2014
This statistic shows the distribution of sickness absence in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2013, by reason. The most common reason was minor illness. One fifth of all such absences were due to musculoskeletal problems such as back pain and neck problems. 4 percent of people chose to not give details.
Distribution of sickness absence in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2013, by reason*
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| Proportion of sickness absences | |
|---|---|
| Minor illnesses | 30% |
| Musculoskeletal problems** | 20% |
| Other*** | 14% |
| Stress, depression, anxiety | 8% |
| Gastrointestinal problems | 7% |
| Eye/ear/nose/mouth/dental problems | 4% |
| Respiratory conditions | 4% |
| Heart, blood pressure, circulation problems | 3% |
| Genito-urinary problems | 3% |
| Headaches and migraines | 2% |
| Serious mental health problems | 1% |
| Prefers not to give details | 4% |
| Proportion of sickness absences | |
|---|---|
| Minor illnesses | 30% |
| Musculoskeletal problems** | 20% |
| Other*** | 14% |
| Stress, depression, anxiety | 8% |
| Gastrointestinal problems | 7% |
| Eye/ear/nose/mouth/dental problems | 4% |
| Respiratory conditions | 4% |
| Heart, blood pressure, circulation problems | 3% |
| Genito-urinary problems | 3% |
| Headaches and migraines | 2% |
| Serious mental health problems | 1% |
| Prefers not to give details | 4% |
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by Statista Research Department,
last edited
Feb 25, 2014
This statistic shows the distribution of sickness absence in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2013, by reason. The most common reason was minor illness. One fifth of all such absences were due to musculoskeletal problems such as back pain and neck problems. 4 percent of people chose to not give details.
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- United Kingdom
- Survey time period
- 2013
- Age group
- 16 years and older
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*The reasons provided for sickness absence are for all people in employment aged 16 and over.
**'Musculoskeletal problems' includes back pain, neck and upper limb problems and other musculoskeletal problems
***'Other' includes the total number of days lost to diabetes as well as days lost to accidents, poisonings, infectious diseases, skin disorders and anything else not covered.
Sickness absence rates do not account for the total length of absence because the Labour Force Survey can only measure up to seven days off work during the interviewee’s reference week.
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- Region
- United Kingdom
- Survey time period
- 2013
- Age group
- 16 years and older
- Supplementary notes
-
*The reasons provided for sickness absence are for all people in employment aged 16 and over.
**'Musculoskeletal problems' includes back pain, neck and upper limb problems and other musculoskeletal problems
***'Other' includes the total number of days lost to diabetes as well as days lost to accidents, poisonings, infectious diseases, skin disorders and anything else not covered.
Sickness absence rates do not account for the total length of absence because the Labour Force Survey can only measure up to seven days off work during the interviewee’s reference week.
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