Population health and economic development in the United States.

摘要

In addition, better population health encourages outside investment, technology transfer, and access to global markets. Poor health conditions raise concerns about the capability of the local workforce to meet the needs of investors. Each additional year of life expectancy in developing nations is associated with a 7% increase in foreign investment.Another link between health and economic development is mediated by education. Unhealthy children are not prepared for school, miss more days of school, attend school for fewer years, and learn less when in school. An increase in average longevity is associated with an increase in the length of education, and each additional year of schooling results in a 15% higher starting wage and a doubling of the rate of subsequent salary increases.