Exploring the Link Between Temperature and Sick Leave in Norway
BACKGROUND AND AIM: In this study, we aim to gauge the impact of temperature fluctuations on productivity loss in Norway by examining the relationship between past temperature and sick leave. METHOD: We conducted our analysis using a panel dataset in the year 2018 for individual-location-specific daily temperatures and sick leave records from a national registry in Norway based on the Cohort of Norway (CONOR). RESULTS: Our findings suggest that temperature fluctuations had significant impacts on health and productivity, and these effects varied depending on the season and personal characteristics.