Study links debt with ill health among women

Updated: 16:55, Wednesday, 10 October 2007

Debt is a major cause and consequence if ill health among women in Ireland, according to a new study.

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Debt linked to health problems

Debt is a major cause and consequence if ill health among women in Ireland, according to a new study.

The study was carried out by the Women's Health Council and the Money Advice and Budgeting Service.

Some 81% of women mentioned a health problem during their consultation with MABS advisors and almost 70% identified a link between their debt and health issues.

The study also showed that living on a low income was the most commonly identified contributory factor to debt.

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