Public Health Impacts on Economic Growth in Developing Countries: An Analytical Review of Research

Abstract

This paper identifies an analytical review of the study on how public health impacts economic growth in developing countries of South Asia such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka by using the data from 2009 to 2023 by WDI. This research used the panel data framework for data analysis. Overall panel regression finding shows that the effect of public health such as capital stock and life expectancy on sustainable economic growth is positive. Furthermore, fertility rate and mortality rate negative impact on GDP or sustainable economic growth in South Asia region of developing countries. These findings suggest that sustainable economic growth can be improved by increasing public health facilities as a result, sustainable economic growth improves. The study also suggested recommendations for policy options and innovative solutions that lead to improved economic growth.