This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
In a factory, sickness absenteeism predicts: September 2007, March 2013 
Select and explain. 
A. Relationship between employee and employer, B. Working environment, C. Managerial control, D. State of health of workers
D: State of health of workers
Answer: D: State of health of workers 
Explanation: Ans. D: State of health of workers Sickness absence is an impoant health problem in industry. Absenteeism is a useful index in industry to assess the state of health of workers, and their physical, mental and social well-being.