As a result, unemployment has been linked to the development or worsening of a variety of health problems, including anxiety and depression. Insomnia and other forms of sleep deprivation Headaches Gastrointestinal disorders Memory loss Diabetes Obesity High blood pressure Heart disease Stroke The unemployed are at greater risk of poverty-related health issues such as malnutrition, lack of exercise, and substance abuse. These factors can also have an impact on the health of the employed population if they are not taken care of. For example, employees who do not receive sufficient rest or who work under stressful conditions are more likely to experience health problems themselves or to suffer job losses due to illness. Unemployment has been linked to increased rates of many types of cancer including bladder, colon, endometrial, esophageal, gastric, kidney, lung, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, rectal, throat, and uterine. The unemployed are also at greater risk of suicide; according to some studies, there is a rate of suicide nearly twice that of the general population. An active job search may be difficult for people who are sick or disabled. If you cannot find work, please contact your local office of employment services for assistance.