Impacts of health expenditures and environmental degradation on health status—Disability-adjusted life years and infant mortality

Omri, Anis; Kahouli, Bassem; Kahia, Montassar

doi:10.3389/fpubh.2023.1118501

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“…The negative effect of external health on the U5MR is attributable to the fact that external health expenditure can provide additional funding for healthcare infrastructure, services, and programs, improving child survival rates. The results align with findings by [ 23 , 24 , 28 , 39 , 40 , 81 ].…”

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Health Expenditure, Institutional Quality, and Under-Five Mortality in Sub-Saharan African Countries

Sibanda,

Qoko,

Gonese

2024

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The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between health expenditure, institutional quality, and under-five mortality rates in sub-Saharan African countries. Specifically, the study seeks to explore the mediating role of institutional quality in this relationship, focusing on understanding how variations in healthcare spending and institutional frameworks impact child health outcomes. By examining these dynamics, the study aims to provide valuable insights that can inform evidence-based policy interventions to reduce under-five mortality and improve child health outcomes in the region. Utilizing data spanning the years 2000 to 2021 from 46 sub-Saharan African countries, this study employs a systems GMM model to explore the intricate relationship between health expenditure and under-five mortality rates (U5MRs), with a particular focus on the mediating role of institutional quality. The findings reveal that the quality of institutions significantly influences the impact of health expenditures on the U5MR. Strong institutional quality enhances the effectiveness of health expenditure in improving child health outcomes, particularly concerning the allocation of external health funds. Conversely, poor institutional quality amplifies the positive impact of domestic private and out-of-pocket health expenditures on the U5MR, as these serve as coping mechanisms in the absence of robust public healthcare systems. This research emphasizes the need for strategies that increase health expenditure and prioritize institutional strengthening to ensure efficient resource allocation and healthcare system management, thereby reducing under-five mortality rates. Furthermore, it underscores the importance of policies that minimize reliance on private and out-of-pocket health expenditures, which can lead to financial burdens and worsened health outcomes. Sub-Saharan African countries can make significant strides toward improving child survival and overall public health by addressing these issues.

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Health Expenditure, Institutional Quality, and Under-Five Mortality in Sub-Saharan African Countries

Sibanda,

Qoko,

Gonese

2024

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Oil rents and environmental sustainability: Do green technologies and environmental technological innovation matter?

Kahia,

Omri

2024

Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity

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Measuring the impact of technological innovation, green energy, and sustainable development on the health system performance and human well-being: Evidence from a machine learning-based approach

Mihoub,

Kahia,

Alswailim

2024

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<p>Health performance and well-being are crucial elements of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, aiming to improve the overall quality of life and promote a prosperous community. Within this context, this study intended to examine the impact of recent innovations, logistical measures, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) diffusion, environmental quality improvements, economic growth, and green (renewable) energy exploitation on health performance and well-being, in Saudi Arabia from 1990 to 2022, by implementing machine learning models (random forest and gradient boosting) and regression algorithms (ridge and lasso). Overall, the findings of machine learning models indicate a strong impact of digital connectivity on health spending by internet users, with scores of 0.673 and 0.86. Further, economic growth also influences health costs but to a lesser extent, with scores of 0.145 and 0.082. Mobile user penetration and CO<sub>2</sub> emissions have moderate to low importance, suggesting nuanced interactions with health expenditure. Patent applications and logistics performance show minimal impact, indicating a limited direct influence on health costs within this study. Similarly, the share of renewable energy is negligible, reflecting its minimal impact on the analyzed data. Finally, regression analyses using ridge and lasso models confirmed similar trends, further validating these findings. Limitations and several policy implications are also debated.</p>

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Impacts of health expenditures and environmental degradation on health status—Disability-adjusted life years and infant mortality

Cited by 5 publications

References 62 publications

Health Expenditure, Institutional Quality, and Under-Five Mortality in Sub-Saharan African Countries

Health Expenditure, Institutional Quality, and Under-Five Mortality in Sub-Saharan African Countries

Oil rents and environmental sustainability: Do green technologies and environmental technological innovation matter?

Measuring the impact of technological innovation, green energy, and sustainable development on the health system performance and human well-being: Evidence from a machine learning-based approach

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