Does persistent precarious employment affect health outcomes among working age adults? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Andrew PulfordAlekh ThapaRachel M ThomsonAnnette GuildingMichael James GreenAlastair LeylandFrank PophamVittal Srinivasa KatikireddiPublished in: Journal of epidemiology and community health (2022)
Persistent precarious employment is associated with poorer health, particularly for outcomes with short time lags, though associations are small and causality is highly uncertain. Further research using more robust methods is needed but given potential health harms of persistent precarious employment, exploration of precautionary labour regulations and employment policies is warranted.