How does deindustrialisation lead to social issues?

When an area experiences deindustrialisation, the unemployment rate increases. This lack of jobs means that people who can afford to will move away to find a new job, leaving low-income groups in the area. Some people may turn to criminal activity to gain more income, increasing vandalism and crime rates. Unemployed people or people with low incomes have less disposable income to spend so local services and shops may also close down. For example, a leisure centre closing because people can't afford the luxury of a gym membership, which results in more jobs being lost.  Another social issue is the health and attitudes of the people in the area. Health problems may increase due to mental health issues like depression, eating unhealthy foods, smoking and drinking and drug abuse as people tend to lose hope when they cannot find a good job. This poor attitude of adults may pass on lower aspirations to their children so this may increase teen pregnancy, child obesity and decrease qualifications gained. These things are part of the 'cycle of decline' process. 

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