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According to a 2020 study published about Los Angeles County's unclaimed deaths, economic hardship significantly correlates with the rates of unclaimed bodies. The study, which analyzed data from 1976 to 2013, revealed that high unemployment rates resulted in fewer relatives coming forward to claim the deceased. This disturbing phenomenon connects to an unofficial economic indicator known as the unclaimed corpse index, suggesting that the number of unclaimed bodies can forecast stock market crashes.