Differences and Trends in Sickness Absences by Population Group
Monitoring sickness absences among adult population and understanding the predicting factors is important, as sickness absences result in large losses in productivity and increase costs. In recent years, sickness absences based on mental health have become increasingly common.
The goal of this study is to investigate the emergence and trends in long sickness absences measured in days receiving sickness allowance as well as the related factors by population group, region, and disease category between 2010 and 2022. The material comprises register data from Kela, Finnish Centre for Pensions, and Statistics Finland containing information on sickness allowance periods and the sociodemographic background of the population. This research project generates new information on the recent trends in sickness absences compensated with sickness allowance. In particular, we produce information on the trends in sickness absences by occupation. The results will benefit those interested in the management of sickness absences and the development and steering of the sickness allowance system.
Researchers
- Jenni Blomgren, Leading Researcher
- Riitta Luoto
- Riku Perhoniemi
Project Implementation Period
1.1.2022–30.6.2024
Project Results
- Psykiatriset unihäiriöt yleistyivät pitkien sairauspoissaolojen syynä 2010–2022 (research blog)
- Työmarkkinapolut ovat hajanaisia pitkän sairauspoissaolon jälkeisinä vuosina – tunnistimme tutkimuksessa 5 erilaista kohtaloa (research blog)
