Artius Helps 123 People Break The Unemployment Cycle
Sun Apr 12 2009
Artius Helps 123 People Break
the Unemployment Cycle
I was recently reading an
article on unemployment and wanted to share with you some of the findings
regarding the “costs of unemployment.”
Unemployed individuals are
unable to earn money to meet financial obligations. Failure to pay mortgage
payments or to pay rent may lead to homelessness.Unemployment increases susceptibility to
malnutrition, illness, mental stress, and loss of self esteem, leading to
depression.
Dr. M. Harvey Brenner conducted
a study in 1979 on the "Influence of the Social Environment on
Psychology." Brenner found that for every 10% increase in the number of
unemployed there is a 1.2% increase in total mortality (death), a 1.7% increase
in cardiovascular disease, 1.3% more cirrhosis (liver disease), 1.7% more
suicides, 0.4% more arrests, and 0.8% more assaults reported to the police.
Increased employment levels also have a dramatic effect on
communities, and aid in improving living standards and facilities in even the
most challenged environments.
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