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Unsecured debt is linked to health because it acts as a barrier to the economic stability required for well-being [1], and its reduction has been shown to improve health outcomes [2]. Furthermore, the financial strain of such debt often forces individuals to adopt negative health behaviors, such as skipping medical care, which directly impacts their physical health [3].

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The Impacts of Individual and Household Debt on Health and Well ... apha.org American Public Health Association 2 facts
claimAltered health behaviors resulting from debt, such as skipping medical care and cutting back on food and utility usage to pay bills, are a potential mechanism through which unsecured debt impacts health.
claimUnsecured debt acts as a barrier to economic stability, which is a factor that contributes to good health.