The study looked at how spending on public health in Algeria affects the country's economic growth from 1974 to 2014. They found that while there is a long-term connection between health spending and economic growth, there is no short-term impact. This means that investing in health may not immediately boost the economy, but it is still important for overall well-being. Improving health outcomes is valuable, even if it doesn't directly lead to economic growth in the short term.