The Dynamics of Health, Productivity, and Development: A Policy Prescription

By : Neha Purohit, Shankar Prinja

Page No: 341-254

Abstract
There have been remarkable achievements in terms of life expectancy and mortality rates across the globe. The traditional economist accepted health as a by-product of economic prosperity, but was unable to explain the historical gains in health. Our paper discusses the empirical connections by which improvements in health lead to economic growth, and more broadly to human development, and examines health interventions in light of economic development. The review concludes that health is an important contributor to productivity and overall well-being, and this can be achieved through a multisectoral action. It endorses the “health in all policies” and targeting “causes of causes” approaches to achieve sustainable development.

Authors :
Neha Purohit
Research Officer, Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health, PGIMER, Chandigarh.

Shankar Prinja
Professor – Health Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health, PGIMER, Chandigarh.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/PROD.2022.62.04.1