Association between allergic rhinitis and work productivity in a nonclinical setting: a cross-sectional study.

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Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a prevalent condition in Japan that negatively affects workers by reducing their productivity. However, previous studies primarily focused on patients with severe AR symptoms. This exploratory study aimed to examine the association between AR, including mild cases, and reduced work productivity in the general working population. Methods A questionnaire survey was conducted between March and April 2024, recruiting adult workers living in the Kanto region through a health care center and affiliated companies. Absenteeism, presenteeism, and weekly economic costs were compared between individuals with and without AR. Multiple regression analysis was performed to examine the association between AR severity and productivity. A causal mediation analysi

SUBMITTER: Sekine Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12788859 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature