Figure 2. Median number of days away from work per year, by age group
Year Age group
16 to 19 20 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 64 65 and older

1992

 4 4 5 7 9 10 10

2001

 4 4 5 7 8 10 14

2002

 4 5 6 8 10 12 12

2013

 4 5 6 8 12 14 15
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.