Most Americans Keep Chronic Health Conditions Hidden at Work: Poll

TUESDAY, Feb. 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Chronic ills like heart disease, asthma or diabetes afflict a majority of U.S. workers, but 60% of those affected say they've kept their health issue a secret from employers, a new poll finds.

More than a third of workers battling chronic conditions also said they'd skipped a necessary medical appointment over the past year for reasons related to work.