Schwalm-Eder-Kreis: Disease-related absenteeism on the national average
<p> <strong> Schwalm-Eder-Kreis: Disease-related absenteeism on the national average </strong> </p>
The health situation in the Schwalm-Eder region raises new questions after current reports on the increasing number of sick days have been published in this district. A report by the company health insurance (BKK) shows that the number of days of incapacity to work in Schwalm-Eder is significantly higher compared to the national average. This is not only worrying for working people in the region, but also has deeper social and economic implications.
The alarming numbers
In 2023, employees in the Schwalm-Eder district were ill. 23.3 calendar days. This means that the district is 20 percent above the Hessian average, and together with the districts of Werra-Meißner, Waldeck-Frankenberg and Hersfeld-Rotenburg forms a worrying statistics. The general development shows that sick leave in Hesse has increased slightly, from 6.3 percent in 2022 to 6.4 percent in 2023.
causes of the high number of shortages
It should be emphasized that respiratory diseases, such as colds and flu, are responsible for most absenteeism. According to the health report, these diseases made up 36.3 percent of all days of incapacity for work. Muscle skeleton diseases and mental disorders followed with 4.5 and 3.8 AU days. This prevalent health problem could be due to various factors, including lifestyle, stress and possibly lack of resources in the health system.
regional comparison
In contrast, the city of Frankfurt records the lowest absenteeism with only 17.4 AU days. This unusual difference between the regions within Hesse indicates a sustainable north-south gradient that has been repeatedly confirmed in recent years. In this regard, the Werra-Meißner-Kreis sets up the highest value with 28.7 AU days.meaning for the community
For the people in Schwalm-Eder, the increasing number of sick days has far-reaching consequences. Disease -related failures can result in financial problems for the families concerned and at the same time influence the productivity of the local economy. The municipalities are required to take preventive measures in order not only to promote the health of the employees, but also to create a healthy economic basis.
outlook
Nationwide, the number of AU days from 22.6 in 2022 fell to 22.4 in 2023, which indicates a certain improvement. Bavaria, Lower Saxony and Baden-Württemberg show comparatively lower sick leave. However, the situation in the Schwalm-Eder-Kreis makes it clear that specific health promotion measures are urgently required to minimize the regional differences. It remains to be seen how the health situation will develop in the region and which concepts are taken to improve.
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