Tuesday, March 31, 2020

COVID-19 not the only threat to Oklahomans’ health, lives

Small business owners facing the loss of their life’s work, those who live paycheck to paycheck, and those who are simply stressed by the increased uncertainty are all more likely to now consider suicide or fall into substance abuse.


In ordering business closures and restricting citizen movement, government officials have primarily focused on the potential loss of life that could be caused by the COVID-19/coronavirus. Yet experts agree those anti-COVID efforts could also contribute to an increased death count in Oklahoma, highli...

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from Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs COVID-19 not the only threat to Oklahomans’ health, lives