Texas A&M and South Carolina Researchers Study Health Effects of the Great Recession
(WorldNews Politics)

The rising rates of unemployment, home foreclosures and economic losses of the Great Recession hit millions in the pocketbook, but the economic downturn may have also affected the health of many Americans through losses of employer-linked health insurance, financial security and housing stability. Previous research has found a correlation between recessions and mortality in the United States, but studies have not been conclusive, and the length and severity of the Great Recession make this timespan worthy of additional examination. Of particular interest are people`s overall health and their ability to seek medical care when they need it. [Photo: Dr. Samuel...