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Lifting the smoke screen on economic inactivity

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Across Europe, governments are increasingly preoccupied with the challenge of economic inactivity, defined by the International Labour Organisation as the condition of not being in, seeking, or available for work.1 Shaped by regional disparities in labour market demand, productivity and economic growth, prevalence is unequally distributed across places and populations, reflecting entrenched socioeconomic inequalities in Europe's most disadvantaged regions.2 Health and health care inequalities are significant risk factors for labour market absence with long-term conditions the leading cause of economic inactivity in the G7.

Source: The Lancet Regional Health - Europe

DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2025.101437

Authors: Paul Crawshaw, Joanne Gray

Institutions: Teesside University, Northumbria University

Language: English

Topic: Employment and Welfare Studies

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $4,930