A study published in a recent Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine notes that the obesity epidemic contributes significantly to workplace absenteeism. As a result, it’s costing the nation billions of dollars annually.

“Obesity-attributable absenteeism among American workers costs the nation an estimated $8.65 billion per year,” says Yale University’s Tatiana Andreyeva, PhD. Her team refers to the situation has having a large impact throughout the entire country, not just a select few regions. According to Andreyeva’s team, “Obesity-attributable costs of absenteeism are substantial and impose a considerate financial drain on states.”(1)

Obese Employees Miss More Work Days Than Healthier Workers

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