Catégorie : general healthacre
Description :
The economic dimension of health examines how financial factors influence access to healthcare, population health outcomes, and the sustainability of health systems. Adequate healthcare expenditure enables the provision of essential services, strengthens infrastructure, and improves life expectancy, as seen in countries like Norway, which spends around 10% of its GDP on healthcare and achieves a life expectancy of 82 years, compared to India’s 3% GDP expenditure and 68-year life expectancy. Income inequality also significantly affects health outcomes, as lower-income populations often face barriers such as high out-of-pocket costs, limited insurance coverage, and poor living conditions that increase the prevalence of chronic diseases, leading to higher healthcare costs. The economic burden of disease encompasses direct costs, such as hospitalization and medication, and indirect costs like lost productivity, absenteeism, and long-term disability; non-communicable diseases alone are projected to cost over \$30 trillion globally by 2030. Healthcare financing models—publicly funded systems like the UK and Canada, private systems like the United States, and mixed systems like Germany—directly shape accessibility and quality of care. Moreover, health crises, including pandemics such as COVID-19, highlight the interplay between health and economics, as disruptions to healthcare systems and the broader economy can result in enormous costs, emphasizing the importance of strong healthcare infrastructure, adequate funding, and preparedness to mitigate both health and economic impacts.
Durée : 1H
Créé le : 2025-09-07 03:11:34