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ArticleArchives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique2020

The influence of education on health: an empirical assessment of OECD countries for the period 1995-2015.

Viju Raghupathi, Wullianallur Raghupathi

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Article in Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 436 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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2 authors.

Viju Raghupathi1Koppelman School of Business, Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, 2900 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210 USA.
Wullianallur Raghupathi2Gabelli School of Business, Fordham University, 140 W. 62nd Street, New York, NY 10023 USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundA clear understanding of the macro-level contexts in which education impacts health is integral to improving national health administration and policy. In this research, we use a visual analytic approach to explore the association between education and health over a 20-year period for countries around the world.

methodUsing empirical data from the OECD and the World Bank for 26 OECD countries for the years 1995-2015, we identify patterns/associations between education and health indicators. By incorporating pre- and post-educational attainment indicators, we highlight the dual role of education as both a driver of opportunity as well as of inequality.

resultsAdults with higher educational attainment have better health and lifespans compared to their less-educated peers. We highlight that tertiary education, particularly, is critical in influencing infant mortality, life expectancy, child vaccination, and enrollment rates. In addition, an economy needs to consider potential years of life lost (premature mortality) as a measure of health quality.

conclusionsWe bring to light the health disparities across countries and suggest implications for governments to target educational interventions that can reduce inequalities and improve health. Our country-level findings on NEET (Not in Employment, Education or Training) rates offer implications for economies to address a broad array of vulnerabilities ranging from unemployment, school life expectancy, and labor market discouragement. The health effects of education are at the grass roots-creating better overall self-awareness on personal health and making healthcare more accessible.

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AnalyticsDeaths from cancerEducation levelEnrollment rateHealthInfant mortalityLife expectancyNEETOECDPotential years of life lost

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