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Unemployment and diabetes
N Robinson1, N A Yateman, L E Protopapa
1Department of Community Medicine, Charing Cross and Westminster, Medical School, London, UK.
Diabetic Medicine : a Journal of the British Diabetic Association
|December 1, 1989
Summary
People with diabetes experience significantly higher unemployment rates than the general population, particularly young adults. These findings highlight unemployment as a critical issue for individuals managing diabetes.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Diabetes Management
Background:
- Unemployment poses significant socioeconomic challenges.
- Diabetes mellitus affects a substantial portion of the adult population.
- Understanding employment disparities in chronic conditions is crucial for public health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate and compare unemployment rates between individuals with diabetes and a non-diabetic control group.
- To identify demographic factors associated with unemployment in diabetic populations.
- To assess the prevalence of economic inactivity among diabetic individuals.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study utilizing postal questionnaires for employment data and clinic records for medical details.
- Inclusion of a random sample of diabetic clinic attendees and age-matched non-diabetic controls across eight UK centers.
- Statistical analyses including matched pairs analysis and stepwise multiple logistic regression.
Main Results:
- Diabetic males (22%) and females (12%) showed significantly higher unemployment than controls (8% and 5%, respectively).
- Economic inactivity was also higher in the diabetes group (29% vs. 14%).
- Younger individuals (16-25 years) with diabetes exhibited the highest unemployment rates.
Conclusions:
- Unemployment is a significant issue for people with diabetes, especially the young.
- Predictors of unemployment in diabetes are similar to the general population.
- Public health strategies should address employment challenges faced by individuals with diabetes.