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UCL International Institute for Society and Health
2008 / 2009 Public Seminar Series
You are invited to attend on:
Tuesday, 14 July, at 5pm
(followed by drinks at 6.30pm)
FINANCIAL CRISIS AND HEALTH
Chair: Sir Michael Marmot,UCL
Speakers:Professors David Blane & Mel Bartley, Director ESRC International
Centre for Life Course Studies in Society and Health and Dr Eric Brunner,UCL
Whitehall II study.
Abstract: ONS data shows the UK unemployment rate rose 1.8% to 7.1% (by
592,000 to 2.2 million people) over the year to March 2009. There are now
more benefit claimants than at any time since August 1997 (1.51 million). Job
vacancies fell by one third over the year to April 2009 (by 232,000 to
455,000). The health impacts of the recession are complex and diverse. For
those people, and their families, made redundant and unable to find new work,
or unable to enter the labour market, physical and mental health may be
compromised. For those who remain in work, lower price inflation and in some
sectors, price deflation, may improve well-being. While the data is not
available for the present recession, evidence from past economic downturns
provides us with some insights into health consequences. Among these, recent
national census data shows excess rates of mortality and limiting long-
standing illness among those unemployed compared to those employed. The
extent to which such effects are attributable to unemployment itself, or to
social circumstances linked to risk of unemployment, is an important question
for the present recession. Health consequences may be very different for
those who lose a job at the LDV van plant in contrast to those who lose a job
at the Royal Bank of Scotland. International comparisons suggest effective
labour market intervention and social protection does reduce the health impact
of economic shocks.
The expert panel will lead discussion on the public health dimensions of the
financial crisis. Short presentations will be followed by questions and
discussion of the research and policy issues. David Blane will talk about change
in population health during past recessions. Mel Bartley will summarise
research evidence of the effect of unemployment on mental and physical
health. Eric Brunner will outline some policy and inequality dimensions of
unemployment and recession.
This seminar is free but please note seats cannot be reserved and are
allocated on a first come first served basis.
Venue:
UCL Roberts Building G06, Torrington Place (opposite Waterstones), London
WC1E 7JE Nearest Underground station: Euston Square or Goodge Street.
Warren St is also within walking distance. Email: [log in to unmask] .This public
seminar forms part of the 2009 UCL Health & Society summer school
programme. You may access audio recordings of our some past seminars at:
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/iish/seminars.htm
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