The Effects of Drinking Norms for Female Workers on Their Alcohol-Related Issues

Impacts of heavy smoking and alcohol consumption on workplace presenteeism

“…However, despite the harmful effects of smoking and alcohol consumption on health and various interventions, including educational and political approaches, their use is still prevalent [2,4] . In particular, employees’ smoking and alcohol consumption habits are considered important social and political issues, especially due to their impact on workers’ physical and mental health [5–8] . In Korea, alcohol consumption among employees includes heavy drinking at night before a work day and overall heavy alcohol use, such as binge drinking [8,9] .…”

“…[2,4] In particular, employees' smoking and alcohol consumption habits are considered important social and political issues, especially due to their impact on workers' physical and mental health. [5][6][7][8] In Korea, alcohol consumption among employees includes heavy drinking at night before a work day and overall heavy alcohol use, such as binge drinking. [8,9] They are susceptible to alcohol hangovers, which may lead to poor performance at work.…”

“…[5][6][7][8] In Korea, alcohol consumption among employees includes heavy drinking at night before a work day and overall heavy alcohol use, such as binge drinking. [8,9] They are susceptible to alcohol hangovers, which may lead to poor performance at work. [10] Despite the amendment of the National Health Promotion Act which states that all public areas should be non-smoking areas, [10,11] most workplaces have smoking zones, and many workers take smoke breaks during their working hours.…”