Non-communicable diseases, COVID-19 and labour market outcomes

The COVID-19 pandemic affected people with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in multiple ways. However, limited attention has been paid to its impact on labour outcomes for individuals with pre-existing NCDs. Given the heightened vulnerability of individuals with NCDs to COVID-19, the pandemic and related lockdown measures may have disproportionately influenced their employment prospects. Our study investigates the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the employment status and work hours of indivi