A new study published in the journal Addiction reveals that smokers in Britain miss two to three additional days of work compared to their non-smoking counterparts every year and cost the economy more than £1.4 billion in 2011. Researchers from University of Nottingham analyzed over 29 independent studies from North America, Europe, Japan, New Zealand and Israel and found that employees who smoked missed an average of 2.74 additional days of work every year compared to non smokers. This was true even for former smokers who had given up the habit with researchers stating that they were 14 percent more likely to miss work compared to those who had never smoked. "The results of this systematic review implicate that quitting smoking may reduce absenteeism and result in substantial cost-savings for employers", the researchers wrote in their report. Source: Medindia << Drying Laundry Inside the House Linked to Increased Asthma ... NICE Approves Two New Skin Cancer Drugs >> Recommended Reading Cigarette Smoking - A Silent Killer Smoking kills the smoker silently, pushing him towards serious illnesses, which slowly lead to death. READ MORE Health Hazards of Smoking Smoking causes many diseases and affects the overall health of smokers. READ MORE Smoking among Women Tobacco use in women is on the rise. The health risks of tobacco are far too many has never done a woman any good psychologically or health-wise. READ MORE Antioxidants to Help You When You Quit Smoking Smoking is injurious to health, but it sure is a tough addiction to stop. Cure yourself with the power of antioxidants to eliminate health risks such as lung cancer and dental problems. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Daily Calorie Requirements Loram (2 mg) (Lorazepam) Drug - Food Interactions More News on: Diet Lifestyle and Heart DiseaseAntioxidants to Help You When You Quit Smoking
A new study published in the journal Addiction reveals that smokers in Britain miss two to three additional days of work compared to their non-smoking counterparts every year and cost the economy more than £1.4 billion in 2011. Researchers from University of Nottingham analyzed over 29 independent studies from North America, Europe, Japan, New Zealand and Israel and found that employees who smoked missed an average of 2.74 additional days of work every year compared to non smokers. This was true even for former smokers who had given up the habit with researchers stating that they were 14 percent more likely to miss work compared to those who had never smoked. "The results of this systematic review implicate that quitting smoking may reduce absenteeism and result in substantial cost-savings for employers", the researchers wrote in their report. Source: Medindia << Drying Laundry Inside the House Linked to Increased Asthma ... NICE Approves Two New Skin Cancer Drugs >> Recommended Reading Cigarette Smoking - A Silent Killer Smoking kills the smoker silently, pushing him towards serious illnesses, which slowly lead to death. READ MORE Health Hazards of Smoking Smoking causes many diseases and affects the overall health of smokers. READ MORE Smoking among Women Tobacco use in women is on the rise. The health risks of tobacco are far too many has never done a woman any good psychologically or health-wise. READ MORE Antioxidants to Help You When You Quit Smoking Smoking is injurious to health, but it sure is a tough addiction to stop. Cure yourself with the power of antioxidants to eliminate health risks such as lung cancer and dental problems. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Daily Calorie Requirements Loram (2 mg) (Lorazepam) Drug - Food Interactions More News on: Diet Lifestyle and Heart DiseaseAntioxidants to Help You When You Quit Smoking
