chronic stress and negativity can lead to developing severe health problems. An unfortunate modern reality is that much of chronic stress has direct ties with socioeconomic inequalities.
A new study — which appears in the December 2020 issue of Economics & Human Biology — adds to this body of evidence. Lead study author Dr.
Apostolos Davillas from the UEA’s Norwich Medical School explains, “We [found] that people’s biological health is linked with future demand on healthcare services, such as GP and outpatient consultations, as well as time spent in the hospital.”Dr.