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University of Birmingham: Sickness Absence Increased During the Late COVID-19 Pandemic With Impact on the Economy, Study Finds
March 18, 2026
BIRMINGHAM, England, March 18 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news:

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Sickness absence increased during the late COVID-19 pandemic with impact on the economy, study finds

Mental health conditions were leading causes of sickness absence during the pandemic, with both health and economic consequences.

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A study by researchers at the University of Birmingham has found that the number of GP-issued fit notes for . . .

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