Unemployment can carry serious health risks
Millions of Americans have lost their jobs and insurance coverage, and many are struggling with health problems due to a lack of access to treatment and increased stress, which can worsen blood pressure, diabetes and arthritis. "In terms of public health, this is like a natural disaster wreaking havoc on society," Dr. Danielle Ofri writes.
NYTimes.com | 07/29
This story published in AANP SmartBrief on 07/30/2010
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