Half of Workers With Chronic Illness Fear Taking Time Off

 A national poll conducted by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the de Beaumont Foundation, released on February 11, revealed that 76% of workers with chronic conditions—such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, and asthma—need to manage their conditions during the workday. However, more than half have not formally disclosed their conditions to their employers.

The survey, which included 1,010 working adults, found that one-third of respondents had to skip medical appointments or delay care to avoid work disruptions. Additionally, nearly half of those with chronic conditions reported being unable to take time off or breaks to manage their health in the past year. Overall, more than half of workers said they deal with a physical chronic health condition.

Workplace Challenges and Stigma

Employers may not fully understand the challenges workers with chronic conditions face, according to survey lead Gillian SteelFisher, director of the Harvard Opinion Research Program and principal research scientist at Harvard Chan School.

“Though employers may think they know their employees’ needs, poll results suggest there are widespread and frequently hidden challenges facing workers with chronic conditions,” SteelFisher said. “Workers commonly feel stigmatized by their conditions, and this can have a profound effect on both their work and their health.”

The findings highlight the workplace barriers that employees with chronic illnesses encounter. One-quarter of workers with chronic conditions reported missing out on promotions due to their health issues, while one in five said they had received negative performance reviews or feedback related to their condition.

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