absenteeism
noun
ab·sen·tee·ism
ˌab-sən-ˈtē-ˌi-zəm 
1
: prolonged absence of an owner from his or her property
2
: chronic absence (as from work or school)
also
: the rate of such absence
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Improving access to timely prenatal care, incentivizing providers to accept Medicaid, and experimenting with innovative models like telehealth in maternal health deserts can lower downstream costs, reduce absenteeism, and build stronger local economies.
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Shelley Stewart Iii, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Mentored youth also saw lower absenteeism rates, fewer school suspensions and improved behaviors.
—Lina Ruiz
september 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
Factors like chronic absenteeism, gifted services and support for English learners are all considered in this category.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2025
District focused on reducing absenteeism, student outcomes Loyalty is highly regarded within the district, Dueppen said.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Shelley Stewart Iii, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Mentored youth also saw lower absenteeism rates, fewer school suspensions and improved behaviors.
—Lina Ruiz
september 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
Factors like chronic absenteeism, gifted services and support for English learners are all considered in this category.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2025
District focused on reducing absenteeism, student outcomes Loyalty is highly regarded within the district, Dueppen said.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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“Absenteeism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absenteeism. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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