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Play from 0:22[0:22] ..." a concern they never previously considered. As layoffs increase the loss of health insurers will follow then this could be devastating in the bigger picture government spending on research and programs as support medical care. Maybe deep -- drastically. The health care system was in disarray prior to this economic downturn and it's possible that it may"...

Play from 0:00[0:00]" The president economic downturn will have a significant effect on health status of -- and I'm afraid you'll get worse before it gets better for the first time many people are becoming concerned about their financial stability. This is a new experience for them and they are worried this leads to emotional stress. Some middle class parents are now wondering how they won't provide for the children a concern they never previously considered. As layoffs increase the loss of health insurers will follow then this could be devastating in the bigger picture government spending on research and programs as support medical care. Maybe deep -- drastically. The health care system was in disarray prior to this economic downturn and it's possible that it may even get worse but enough doom and gloom yes we will have to tighten our belts we have been through this before and survived so let's -- both positive and realistic. Practice more preventable -- and do everything you can. So staying healthy. Dark emerge triangle that does that WBZ. Than medical."

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