The emotional, psychological and moral health of the members of society is adversely affected. Men and women become more callous, selfish, superficial and their main goal becomes the pursuit of pleasure as opposed to nurturing the natural inclinations and noble characteristics of loving companionship, taking responsibility for the well-being of a mate, or the raising and nurturing of children. The resultant emotional toll, especially on unwed mothers and their children is incalculable and a definite correlation has been proven with regards to the level of crimes committed by children from fatherless households. The problem of unwed mothers has increased the level of poverty for such women and their children worldwide. The economic toll is very high due to social structures and services created to support such women and their children in the absence of a supporting family structure.
Abortions increase as a method of birth control.
Health problems among children resulting from such relationships are more frequent and create an economic burden on the society as a whole. Public health and welfare is endangered by the proliferation of zinaa. Diseases and other health problems increase due to the multiplicity of sexual partners and even those who do not condone such behavior are affected. There have even been cases of tainted blood used for transfusions. Other diseases less in the media spotlight also abound as a direct result of the widespread practice of zinaa.