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J Sch Public Health Inst Public Health Res. 2025, 23(3): 243-254 |
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Shokouhifard S, Hazeri Niri H, Hoseinzadeh H. A Comparative Study of the Effect of Economic Growth on Health. J Sch Public Health Inst Public Health Res. 2025; 23 (3) :243-254
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Background and Aim: The health status of populations has always been one of the primary concerns of health policymakers. Life expectancy is a key indicator reflecting the extent to which countries achieve their health-related goals. This indicator is affected by a variety of economic and social factors, among which economic growth plays a particularly important role. Accordingly, the present study aimed to investigate the effect of economic growth on life expectancy.
Materials and Methods: To achieve the study objective, data from 13 selected member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) over the period 2010–2024 were extracted from the World Bank database. The research model was then estimated using the panel co-integration approach while accounting for cross-sectional dependence.
Results: The estimation results indicated that economic growth has a positive effect on life expectancy. This finding suggests that higher economic growth improves individuals' nutritional conditions and enhances their access to health and medical services. Furthermore, health expenditures and financial development were found to have positive effects on life expectancy, whereas energy consumption exerted a negative effect.
Conclusion: Given the positive impact of economic growth on life expectancy, macroeconomic policies should be designed to achieve sustainable and optimal economic growth through the efficient utilization of available resources. Higher income levels can increase demand for educational and health services and ultimately contribute to longer life expectancy and improved quality of life.
Materials and Methods: To achieve the study objective, data from 13 selected member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) over the period 2010–2024 were extracted from the World Bank database. The research model was then estimated using the panel co-integration approach while accounting for cross-sectional dependence.
Results: The estimation results indicated that economic growth has a positive effect on life expectancy. This finding suggests that higher economic growth improves individuals' nutritional conditions and enhances their access to health and medical services. Furthermore, health expenditures and financial development were found to have positive effects on life expectancy, whereas energy consumption exerted a negative effect.
Conclusion: Given the positive impact of economic growth on life expectancy, macroeconomic policies should be designed to achieve sustainable and optimal economic growth through the efficient utilization of available resources. Higher income levels can increase demand for educational and health services and ultimately contribute to longer life expectancy and improved quality of life.
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Public Health
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