Article
Economic loss from hay fever in Japan estimated at $1.6 billion per day
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260226/p2a/00m/0bu/029000c
Discussion questions
- Hay fever is now known as a “national disease “ in Japan. Was this always the case?
- Do you have hay fever? If yes, how severe is it? What are your symptoms?
- Did hay fever ever affect your work performance? How so? Does it affect you outside of work as well?
- What is your opinion of the measures taken by the company in the article? Do you think all companies should provide help for those who have hay fever?
- Were you surprised by the amount of estimated costs of hay fever? What can the government do to help people who suffer from hay fever?
