Table 6 Potential productivity losses due to dental problems and treatment at the individual and societal level
Occupation classification | Mean hours lost | Potential individual losses ($) | Potential societal losses ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
Management | 2.9 | 108.16 | 104,287,872 |
Business, finance and administrative | 3.8 | 85.15 | 239,109,715 |
Natural and applies sciences and related occupations | 2.9 | 95.17 | 103,278,484 |
Health occupations | 3.6 | 97.44 | 97,790,784 |
Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion | 3.7 | 112.51 | 165,333,445 |
Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 3.9 | 91.67 | 33,212,041 |
Sales and service occupations | 3.7 | 58.72 | 220,857,664 |
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2.8 | 64.51 | 131,064,967 |
Occupations unique to primary industry | 3.3 | 76.39 | 16,439,128 |
Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities | 2.2 | 42.96 | 32,232,888 |