Workforce health costs UK economy £241 billion yearly
Poor worker health costs UK economy £241 billion annually, per new report. This equals 8% of GDP and £7,000 per worker.
Why it matters
High health costs impact productivity and economic growth.
Report highlights health impact on productivity
Vitality and Rand Europe found poor health reduces output by £241 billion yearly.
Cost per worker exceeds £7,000
Each worker contributes £7,000 in lost output due to health issues.
Common questions
What is the source of the £241 billion figure?
The figure comes from a report by Vitality and Rand Europe.
Sources
- Poor workforce health estimated to cost UK economy £241 billion annually By Zoe Wickens, Employee Benefits · employeebenefits.co.uk
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