Broadbent, P., Thomson, R. , Kopasker, D. , McCartney, G. , Meier, P. , Richiardi, M., McKee, M. and Katikireddi, S. V. (2023) The public health implications of the cost-of-living crisis: outlining mechanisms and modelling consequences. Lancet Regional Health - Europe, 27, 100585. (doi: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2023.100585) (PMID:37035237) (PMCID:PMC10068020)
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Abstract
The UK, and other high-income countries, are experiencing substantial increases in living costs. Several overlapping and intersecting economic crises threaten physical and mental health in the immediate and longer term. Policy responses may buffer against the worst effects (e.g. welfare support) or further undermine health (e.g. austerity). We explore fundamental causes underpinning the cost-of-living crisis, examine potential pathways by which the crisis could impact population health and use a case study to model potential impacts of one aspect of the crisis on a specific health outcome. Our modelling illustrates how policy approaches can substantially protect health and avoid exacerbating health inequalities. Targeting support at vulnerable households is likely to protect health most effectively. The current crisis is likely to be the first of many in era of political and climate uncertainty. More refined integrated economic and health modelling has the potential to inform policy integration, or ‘health in all policies’.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Additional Information: | PB, RT, DK and SVK acknowledge funding from the Medical Research Council (MC_UU_00022/2) and Scottish Government Chief Scientist Office (SPHSU17 and SPHSU20). RT is funded by the Wellcome Trust (218105/Z/19/Z). DK and SVK are funded by the European Research Council (949582). SVK additionally acknowledges funding from a NRS Senior Clinical Fellowship (SCAF/15/02). SVK is a Public Health Champion for Understanding Society. PM acknowledges funding from the Medical Research Council (MC_UU_00022/5 and MR/S037578/2) and Scottish Government Chief Scientist Office (SPHSU20). |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Katikireddi, Professor Vittal and McKee, Mr Martin and Kopasker, Dr Daniel and McCartney, Professor Gerard and Broadbent, Dr Philip and Thomson, Dr Rachel and Meier, Professor Petra |
| Authors: | Broadbent, P., Thomson, R., Kopasker, D., McCartney, G., Meier, P., Richiardi, M., McKee, M., and Katikireddi, S. V. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > MRC/CSO SPHSU College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Sociology Anthropology and Applied Social Sciences |
| Journal Name: | Lancet Regional Health - Europe |
| Publisher: | Lancet Publishing Group |
| ISSN: | 2666-7762 |
| ISSN (Online): | 2666-7762 |
| Published Online: | 13 February 2023 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2023 The Authors |
| First Published: | First published in Lancet Regional Health - Europe 27: 100585 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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