Most Americans Keep Chronic Health Conditions Hidden at Work

Vast numbers of workers suffer from chronic conditions, Harvard poll finds
Chronic health conditions are having a serious, negative impact on the welfare of the country's workers and their output, a new Harvard poll shows.
Most Americans Keep Chronic Health Conditions Hidden at Work: Poll
A majority of those polled -- 58% -- said they had at least one form of chronic health condition, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes or asthma.
Half of workers with chronic health conditions say they are afraid to take time off
Meanwhile, more than half of workers haven’t formally shared their chronic health conditions with their company, a national poll found.
Large Share of US Workers Don’t Disclose a Chronic Health Condition
Chronic health conditions are taking a toll on the US workforce, one that’s partly hidden because many employees are reluctant to tell employers about their situation, according to a new study.
How Americans juggle chronic conditions on the job
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