Only about one-third of American workers are enrolled in disability coverage. This means 75 million are exposed to the financial hardships of short- or long-term conditions that force them to miss work.
May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month, and Unum, a disability insurance provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, again has released claims analysis that reveals the leading causes of disability.
The top reasons for short-term disability leave are:
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Pregnancy (28 percent)
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Injury (11 percent)
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Joint disorders (7 percent)
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Digestive issues (7 percent)
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Cancer (7 percent)
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