The effects of bankruptcy on the health of entrepreneurs in Europe during the economic crisis

The impact of bankruptcy on entrepreneurs’ health and on health inequalities. There is persuasive evidence regarding the following points.  The negative impact of the crisis, which caused an increase in bankruptcies.  The probable negative impact of bankruptcy on entrepreneurs’ health, given the consequent job loss, the high and unmanageable debts, and the stressful work, all of which are features of bankruptcy, and which are known to be health determinants. The review identified this impact based both on general research that included entrepreneurs, and in a very small number of cases, research related specifically to entrepreneurs.  The asymmetric impact of unemployment and debt on health, depending on social inequalities. Bankruptcy is therefore likely to have a greater effect on the health of socially weaker entrepreneurs, while social position can offer a protective role.  Social inequalities may therefore play a significant role in determining the health effects of bankruptcy, and may impact on health inequalities.