Researchers say data shows people cut down on risky behavior when the economy is in trouble. When the nation goes through a difficult time, people ten to worry and become stressed. There is less money for health care, gym memberships, and healthy food. Poverty does bring higher rates of obesity and illness.
But, society as a whole appears to prosper, health-wise, during times of recession. How can that be?
- Accidents go down - probably due to less traffic as fewer people are working.
- Industrial accidents go down - again, fewer workers.
- Obesity goes down - more time to exercise?
- Alcohol consumption is down - people drink less, possibly due to less money. Speculation suggests some people straighten up their behavior so they do not lose the job they do have.
- Smoking less - probably financial.
- Fewer deaths due to heart disease. Although there is stress from lack of work and money, for some reason, there seems to be fewer heart related deaths.
At no time does anyone believe recession is good. But, recent studies do show an interesting trend when times are tough.
What do you think? More research needs to take place? Sounds good to you? What are your thoughts on these findings?
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