Unemployment, government healthcare spending, and cerebrovascular mortality, worldwide 1981–2009: an ecological study

ConclusionsRises in unemployment and reductions in government healthcare expenditure are associated with significant increases in cerebrovascular mortality globally. Clinicians may also need to consider unemployment as a possible risk factor for cerebrovascular disease mortality.

Source: International Journal of Stroke - January 15, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Mahiben Maruthappu, Joseph Shalhoub, Zoon Tariq, Callum Williams, Rifat Atun, Alun H. Davies, Thomas Zeltner Tags: Research Source Type: research