Unemployment and a Healthy Lifestyle: A Case Study in Iran

This study shows that there is a significant negative correlation between unemployment and health status. Unemployment directly or indirectly affects a person's health. People who are unemployed as a result of a lack of income experience all types of health problems; these problems adversely affect their quality of life. This is because a person with poor health is less likely to seek employment and earn an income to improve his or her quality of life. This will negatively impact the economy of their family and society. In light of this fact, it is evident that planning is essential in order to increase the demand for the labor force within Iranian society.