The determinnats of life expectancy in Asia
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2016-05
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Health is a key indicator in the growth and development of countries. In measuring
health, life expectancy rates have been used as a primary tool in analyzing and comparing the
overall well-being of individuals among different countries. This study analyzes the different
economic, social, and environmental determinants that may have an impact on the life
expectancy of people in Asian countries. The Grossman theoretical model uses these
determinants to assess the level of demand for health in the region. The variables included in this
study were health expenditure, gross domestic product per capita, unemployment rate, food
production index, urban population, and total number of people affected by natural disasters. The
results obtained from the fixed model regressions indicate that economic variables contributed
most significantly in influencing the life expectancy in Asia. The conclusions suggest that life
expectancies could be increased through focusing on economic policies implemented by the
government.
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Determinants, Life Expectancy, Asia