I wonder if this statistic refers to the days of vacation that workers are eligible for or is it the days of vacation actually absent from work.
When I was working in the corporate world, I didn't know anyone in my work group or among my immediate associates and friends who actually took all the vacation days for which they were eligible. Some people I knew went several years without taking a day of vacation.
If the results of this study are valid, I agree it's very possible that work stress is a major factor in explaining the difference in wellness.
I suspect that if you take this fact into account the difference is even larger!
'If the results of this study are valid, I agree it's very possible that work stress is a major factor in explaining the difference in wellness.'
If that is true, Americans should start taking more holidays. Brits get to spend twice as much time with their families and children - the family is a good thing which should not come second to your work.