The unemployed population experiences worse health and higher mortality rates than the employed population. Unemployment has been shown to lead to an increase in unhealthy behaviors related to alcohol and tobacco consumption, diet, exercise, and other health-related behaviors, which in turn can lead to increased risk for disease or mortality, especially suicide. Because employer-sponsored health insurance is the most common source of health insurance coverage, unemployment can also limit access to health care.

For more information please visit, Unemployment for Cabarrus County on the Robert Wood Johnson County Health Rankings.

Unemployment is the percentage of the county’s civilian labor force, ages 16 and older, that is unemployed but seeking work.

To learn more about the Measure Methods, please visit the Unemployment Measure Methods Section, on the Robert Wood Johnson County Health Rankings Website.