Population Health and Economic Development in the United States
- 2 July 2008
- journal article
- editorial
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA
- Vol. 300 (1) , 93-95
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.300.1.93
Abstract
The relationships between health and economic conditions have been known for many years.1-3 Richer nations generally have better overall health conditions than do poorer nations and more affluent individuals within a country have, on average, better health than do poorer individuals. Also, less healthy individuals enter the labor market less often, work fewer hours, and earn lower wages, with direct financial consequences to themselves, their families, and the businesses for which they work.Keywords
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