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Is sick leave good for your health? (RiR 2016:31)

Being refused sickness benefit increased returns to work and reduced the probability of leaving working life, without affecting health, as measured in terms of consumption of healthcare services and medicinal products. This is shown in an audit by the Swedish National Audit Office.

Updated: 20 december 2017

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