People with a lower education receive the hardest blows from the corona virus. Not only during the current outbreak, but also in the future, warns the RIVM Friday.
People with a lower level of education more often have chronic complaints, according to the RIVM. If they then become infected with the corona virus, they are more likely to become seriously ill.
In addition, they can do their work from home less often and there is a risk of becoming unemployed. This in turn can affect their mental health. “The combination of developments in this area gives a worrying picture, especially if the pandemic continues for a long time,” said RIVM.
The institute advises to take into account not only public health and the economy in corona measures, but also other aspects such as “loneliness, being able to take control, quality of life and sense of purpose”.
The elderly and people with underlying health problems will also feel the consequences, RIVM writes. In doing so, the institute sees that a gap has developed between young and old. This may “put further pressure on solidarity between generations”.
More than half a million Dutch people have now been tested positive for the corona virus and at least 9,000 people have died from its effects. The corona virus is likely to be one of the three main causes of death this year, the RIVM predicts.
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