Infectious Diseases and Labour Force Productivity in Industries: A Challenge to Growth- A Study of the Nasco Group, Jos
Angbas Jonathan Avreson; Awatai, Abdul Usman and Makwin Deborah
Department of Economics
Plateau State University, Bokkos
Email: avrenab@yahoo.com
ABSTRACTA major hindrance to effective labour force participation in the process of productivity is the state of its health. Ill health in the labour force increases disease burden and reduces the capacity, vigor and capabilities which it needs to effectively engage in productive activities while increased absenteeism due to ill health reduces overall workplace productivity. This study evaluates the impact of health on workforce productivity in industry in the growth process using data obtained from a field study and analysized through admixture of statistical methods. Given that Nigeria is a highly labour-intensive economy, importance must be accorded to having a healthier workforce in order to maximize productivity. Another essential finding in the study lies in the statistical significance of the education-labour and health capital-labour interaction
