Article: Cost of Cigarette Smoking-Attributable Productivity Losses

Researchers estimated the cost of smoking due to absenteeism, presenteeism, home productivity, and the inability to work. In total, cigarette smoking costs the economy at large $184.9 billion. Public health departments may find such numbers useful while constructing talking points regarding “the business case” for tobacco control efforts. Follow this link for more information.

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