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BBC Scotland looks at effects of debt on health

11/07/2008

Volunteers have been sought to take part in an investigation looking at the physiological effects of debt.

BBC Scotland started the study yesterday and it will continue today (Friday July 11th).

The BBC has reported a two-fold increase in people applying for insolvency among those under 25-years-old in Scotland over the past five years.

It also cites the Samaritans, who have said more people are now calling with financial problems.

People concerned about their debt problems and those who are debt-free are asked to take part in the study, which will examine the effect debt has on health by measuring stress levels.

The tests will include questions about level of debt, income and state of health and participants will also be required to give a finger-prick sample of blood.

Willing participants between the ages of 20 and 30 and also between 50 and 60 are asked to contact the BBC to take part in the anonymous tests.

The Samaritans offers confidential emotional support for people living in the UK and Ireland.

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