study: Sickness absence is divided by gender, profession and age

Study: Sickness absence is divided by gender, profession and age

Posted by Työterveyslaitos on June 16, 2026

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Overall, sickness absence have remained fairly unchanged since the reform package on healthcare and social welfare, but there are significant differences between genders, professions and age groups. Women and the youngest employees, as well as employees in early childhood education, for example, have more absences than men, middle-aged employees and those working in managerial or specialist positions.

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Overall, sickness absence has remained fairly unchanged since the reform package on healthcare and social welfare, but there are significant differences between genders, professions and age groups. Women and the youngest employees, as well as employees in early childhood education, for example, have more absences than men, middle-aged employees and those working in managerial or specialist positions.

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