An impact of economic slowdown on health. New evidence from 21 European countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The economic slowdown affects the population's health. Based on a social gradient concept, we usually assume that this detrimental impact results from a lower social status, joblessness, or other related factors. Although many researchers dealt with the relationship between economy and health, the findings are still inconsistent, primarily related to unemployment. This study reinvestigates a relationship between the economy's condition and health by decomposing it into macroeconomic indicators.

Methods

We use data for 21 European countries to estimate the panel models, covering the years 1995-2019. Dependent variables describe population health (objective measures - life expectancy for a newborn and 65 years old, healthy life expectancy, separately for male and fe

SUBMITTER: Predkiewicz P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9308123 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature