Unemployed (IMAGE) Drexel University Caption Researchers set out to better understand the seemingly contradictory findings that being unemployed increases your risk of death while recessions decrease it. Credit Courtesy of Drexel University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.