Association Between Costs Related to Productivity Loss and Modified Risk Factors Among Users of the Brazilian National Health System

Autor(es)

Castanho Araujo, Monique Yndawe ; Sarti, Flavia Mori ; Fernandes, Romulo Araujo ; Monteiro, Henrique Luiz ; Turi, Bruna Camilo ; Anokye, Nana ; Codogno, Jamile Sanches

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE; v. 59, n. 3, p. 313-319, MAR 2017.
• Citações Web of Science: 1

Resumo

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the associations between costs related to productivity losses and its risk factors among users of the Brazilian National Health System. Methods: The public cost associated with productivity losses of 342 adults has been estimated, taking into account a period of 18 months. Costs related to productivity loss were estimate using data provided by the Brazilian National Health System (disability retirements) and absenteeism. Modifiable risk factors and unhealthy behaviors were assessed through interviews (physical inactivity, alcohol consumption, and smoking) and clinical assessments (obesity). Results: Smoking and physical inactivity affected significantly the amount of money lost with productivity losses related to absenteeism. The presence of obesity generated higher expenditures with disability retirement, while low back pain and sleep disorder were the most relevant confounders in multivariate models for disability retirement and absenteeism. Conclusions: Among users of the Brazilian National Health System, obesity, smoking, and physical inactivity seem to have a significant effect on productivity losses associated with health problems. Moreover, low back pain and sleep quality seem variables few explored but with potential to affect health care costs. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 15/20458-7 - Fatores de risco relacionados à perda de produtividade laboral e aumento dos custos ambulatoriais de pacientes atendidos por unidades básicas de saúde
• Beneficiário: Jamile Sanches Codogno
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Exterior - Pesquisa