What is the percentage increase in Neet young people reporting health issues?

The proportion of Neet young people reporting health issues preventing them from working increased by 70 percent over the past decade, from 26 percent to 44 percent.

What are the main health issues causing barriers to work for young people?

Mental health problems and autism accounted for more than two-thirds of the health-related barriers to work among Neet individuals.

How has the overall rate of ill health as a barrier to work changed for young people?

Across all 16 to 24-year-olds, the share reporting ill health as a barrier to work has risen by 78 percent in the last decade, from 9 percent to 16 percent.

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Youth Health Crisis Blocks Jobs

16 Mar

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Summary

NEET youth reporting health issues rose from 26% to 44%
Mental health and autism cause over two-thirds of barriers
Overall youth ill health barriers increased 78% in a decade

New analysis reveals a significant increase in young people facing health challenges that hinder employment. Over the last decade, the share of 16- to 24-year-olds not in education, employment, or training (Neet) who report a work-limiting condition has surged by 70 percent. This figure rose from 26 percent to 44 percent, with mental health issues and autism being the predominant factors, contributing to over two-thirds of these barriers.

The problem extends beyond the Neet demographic, with a 78 percent rise in ill health cited as a barrier for all 16- to 24-year-olds, increasing from 9 percent to 16 percent. Experts caution that this trend places the current generation at increased risk for future opportunities. While the government has announced investments to support young people with health conditions back into the workplace, collaboration between policymakers and health leaders is urged to address root causes and ensure timely clinical care.

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