212800 Economic recession and health

Monday, November 9, 2009: 9:30 AM

Carolyn Cannuscio, ScD , University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
  
This presentation will consider the health effects of the current recession across both the lifecourse and the socioeconomic gradient, addressing individual- and community-level sequelae of concern to public health. Much literature links lower socioeconomic status to poorer health, including increases in morbidity, disability, and mortality, although there remains cross-disciplinary debate regarding whether economic downturns are harmful, neutral, or beneficial to health. This presentation will integrate current and historical data from epidemiology, sociology, and economics to anticipate the likely health impacts of the current recession. The relevance of unemployment, housing insecurity, and food insecurity will be examined.

Learning Objectives:
Describe the impact of the global economic crisis on public health. Describe the roles that public health workers can play in minimizing the impact of the global economic crisis on public health.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I am trained as a social epidemiologist, have been in the field of public health for 20 years and have conducted research on financial strain and health
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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