A comparison of the rates of sickness absence between the male population of Royal Air Force Waddington and the Lincolnshire Police Force during November 1980.

Abstract

A survey of male sickness absence notifications during the month of November 1980 was performed at Royal Air Force Waddington and at the Lincolnshire Police Force Headquarters. The results, when analysed, showed a statistically significant ( P <0.05) lower absence rate amongst RAF personnel, independent of the parameters used for comparison. The study points to the existence of an occupational health service as a major contribution to lower sickness absence rates amongst RAF personnel.