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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Health
Sadhna Yadav

UK's Gen Z Too Sick To Work Due To 'Mental Health' Reasons Is 'Harming The Economy'

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A new study conducted in the UK has claimed that people in their early 20s are more likely to be off work due to poor mental health as opposed to those in their early 40s.

The report was prepared by the Resolution Foundation, an independent British think tank. It says that there has been an increase in mental health issues over the years. According to the data provided by the group, 1 in 20 young people (5%) were "economically inactive" due to ill health in 2023.

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