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Ethnic differences in certified sickness absence

C C Baker, S J Pocock

    British Journal of Industrial Medicine
    |August 1, 1982
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    Asian and West Indian employees experienced higher sickness absence rates than Caucasian employees in a UK manufacturing plant. This suggests ethnic differences in pain perception may influence workplace absenteeism.

    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Health
    • Sociology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Sickness absence is a significant concern for manufacturing companies.
    • Ethnic variations in health outcomes are increasingly recognized.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare sickness absence patterns across different ethnic groups (Caucasian, Asian, West Indian) in a UK manufacturing setting.
    • To investigate potential factors contributing to observed ethnic differences in absenteeism.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of certified sickness absence data for 4482 employees over 12 months.
    • Standardization of absence data for age and job grade within departments.
    • Comparison of absence spells and days lost per man across ethnic groups.

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    Main Results:

    • Asian employees had approximately double the spells and days lost per man compared to Caucasian employees.
    • West Indian employees showed slightly higher absence rates than Caucasian employees.
    • These differences persisted after standardization for age and job grade.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant ethnic variations exist in sickness absence within the studied manufacturing plant.
    • Potential differences in the perception of painful or unpleasant stimuli among ethnic groups may contribute to these disparities.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the complex interplay of cultural, biological, and socioeconomic factors influencing ethnic differences in occupational health.