Not a surprise, but here it is quantified in an epidemiological study in The Lancet
The public health effect of economic crises and alternative policy responses in Europe: an empirical analysis : The Lancet
Interpretation
Rises in unemployment are associated with significant short-term increases in premature deaths from intentional violence, while reducing traffic fatalities. Active labour market programmes that keep and reintegrate workers in jobs could mitigate some adverse health effects of economic downturns.
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