It is not too surprising that the financial hardships that have hit the U.S. are effecting people’s health. A recent study tied an increase in the foreclosure rate to an increase in health problems.

A study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research found that an increase of 100 foreclosures was correlated to a 7.2% increase in emergency room visits and hospitalizations for hypertension, 8.1% increase for diabetes, 12% more anxiety related visits and 39% more suicide attempts for those ages 20-49.

For more information see:
“Tying Health Problems to Rise in Home Foreclosures” By S. Mitra Kalita. Wall Street Journal: Real Estate. Published online

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904199404576538293771870006.html