Dave Finch
davefinch.bsky.social
Dave Finch
@davefinch.bsky.social
Assistant Director, Healthy Lives
The Health Foundation
Poverty can damage health - leaving people unable to meet their basic living needs, such as adequate heating for the home, appropriate clothing or adequate nutrition. 

People in poverty are more likely to report poor health.

www.health.org.uk/evidence-hub...
March 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Frontline workers can face particular challenges.

Among health professionals, 7,250 per 100,000 workers reported work-related illness, far higher than the average of 4,140 across all occupations.
November 20, 2024 at 12:10 PM
Work-related mental health issues are a major concern.

While musculoskeletal problems (eg back pain) have declined, mental health conditions linked to work have risen since the mid-2010s.

Rates of work-related stress, anxiety, and depression remain above pre-pandemic levels.
November 20, 2024 at 12:10 PM