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METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted at KAMC in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Data obtained from the responses of 225 administrative employees with a chronic condition working at KAMC. Data were analyzed using SPSS Statistics version 20. RESULTS: The results of this study indicated that a significantly relationship exists between chronic heartburn, as well as other chronic conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome, severe anemia, chronic fatigue, and high blood pressure or hypertension with employees\u2019 job absenteeism. CONCLUSION: According to the obtained results, employees\u2019 chronic conditions have a significant impact on absenteeism. Therefore, we recommend that employers intervene to determine how employees\u2019 chronic conditions affect their health and prevent them from attending work. 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