The recent financial crisis is one of the biggest ever in the global economy and it is hitting
the real economy with great force, resulting in economic recession and a decrease in
employment in countries around the world. This crisis has a differential effect in developing
countries, and among the poorer and more vulnerable population groups. Unemployment
and job insecurity have a negative impact on health. Rising unemployment is associated
with an increase in mental disorders, addiction problems, suicide and the mortality rate from …