Gestor bibliográfico Crisis y Salud

The recession has not devastated the health care sector like it has other industries, such as manufacturing and automotives, but it has still made an impact. When a large number of people lose their jobs in a short period, there tends to be an increase in demand for medical services in some areas, such as mental health. In other areas, however, demand tends to decrease. Some dentists, for example, fear that many people who lose their employer-sponsored dental benefits will forgo preventive care, which could result in small problems blossoming into big ones. Stress-related ailments, in particular, become more common during tough financial times. More than 40% of working adults in Canada are worried they will lose their jobs, and 1 in 3 are having trouble sleeping; experiencing overall anxiety; or suffering from muscle aches, headaches and physical tension, according to the Desjardins Financial Security National Health Survey. More than half of the participants in the survey, released May 4, blame the recession for upsetting their work–life balance.