Employment
Employment is a critical social determinant of health, whether it provides a source of income, health insurance coverage, social connections, or a sense of pride. An individual's socioeconomic position can be shaped by various factors such as education, occupation, or income. All of these factors (social determinants) impact the health and well-being of people and the communities with whom they interact.
Facts and figures
Unemployed people are five times more likely to report poor health than employees.
(The Health Foundation)
Silent Impact
Although there is an awareness of the impact of underemployment and unemployment on the health and well-being of US workers, to date there have been no systematic efforts to document the public health impact of this situation.
Facts and figures
Unemployment results in a two-fold increase in the risk of depression, and higher rates of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
(National Library of Medicine)
