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Why widespread health woes could follow from pandemic-driven job losses

  • Written by Jennie E. Brand, Professor of Sociology and Statistics, University of California, Los Angeles
Why widespread health woes could follow from pandemic-driven job lossesEmpty stores and restaurants in Beverly Hills, California, closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.Getty Images

Being out of work isn’t bad just for your finances: It’s bad for your health. Losing a job can cause depression, anxiety and other mental health problems. Research also consistently shows that job loss and unemployment –...

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