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Health Issues Linked to Money Problems in the UK

by Rajshri on Feb 22 2010 8:39 PM

The ongoing credit crunch is exacting a heavy toll on the health of people in the UK with an increase in sleep disorders, diet problems and impotence.

A survey has found that financial issues are giving nightmares for most people. Dr Peter Swinyard, chairman of the Family Doctor Association, said: "Money worries have always been a major cause of stress-related illness, but there is no doubt the events of the past 18 months have exacerbated the effect."

GPs have also revealed that the most affected are patients aged under 30 and that they needed anti-depressants to cope with the issue,


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