Table 2 Bivariate associations between tobacco, alcohol, and drug use and last year sickness absence (N = 1392–1888)a
Sickness absence more than twice last 12 months | Last sickness absence more than 3 days duration | High-level absence group | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sample (N = 1888) | 17.21 (1888) | 14.33 (1870) | 4.01 (1870) |
Weekly binge drinking | |||
Yes | 24.05 | 11.54 | 3.85 |
No | 17.01 | 14.37 | 4.04 |
medical drugs | |||
Yes | 27.55** | 18.75 | 7.29 |
no | 16.65 | 14.09 | 3.83 |
Illegal drugs | |||
Yes | 12.5 | 4.17 | 0.00 |
No | 17.27 | 14.46 | 4.06 |
Daily smoking | |||
Yes | 22.39* | 17.72 | 6.69* |
No | 16.46 | 13.80 | 3.60 |