Which of the Following Is True About Stress-Related Absences in Canada

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about stress-related absences in Canada?

• A) they cost the Canadian economy over $15 billion a year
• B) they average about 20 days in length
• C) they exceed the costs of smoking cessation programs
• D) they have quadrupled since 1995
• E) flex-hours are helping to reduce the number of stress-related absences

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