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This study conducted before the recession examines the unemployment rates among minority populations and the prevalence of health disorders in various states. Data sources include the Bureau of Labor Statistics and analyses from state Medicaid programs and health departments.
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Unemployment Rates of Minority Populations Calculated prior to the current recession Bureau of Labor Statistics Disability Figures (Sept., 2007)
Prevalence of Health Disorders:California Medi-Cal Analyses (2007) JEN Associates, Cambridge, Mass
Prevalence of Health Disorders:Ohio Medicaid Analysis (FY 2009)
SMI Morbidity and Mortality Colton CW, Manderscheid RW. Prev Chronic Dis [serial online] 2006 Apr [date cited]. Available from: URL:http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2006/apr/05_0180.htm 20+ Years of Life Lost Suicide and Injury Account for about 30 – 40% of Excess Mortality 60% of Premature Deaths in Persons with Schizophrenia are due to Preventable (and Costly) Medical Conditions