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Poor health preventing work costs Wales £19.4 billion a year, Public Health Wales finds

Health Crisis Costs Wales £19.4B Annually in Lost Work Poor health prevents Welsh workers from employment, costing the economy £19.4 billion yearly, according to Public Health Wales research. The figure encompasses lost working days, economic inactivity, unpaid care costs, reduced tax revenue, and healthcare expenses. The findings highlight health's significant impact on workforce productivity and public finances.