Health Professions
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Improved health leads to long-term economic growth in Pakistan.

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Short run and long run dynamics of impact of health status on economic growth Evidence from Pakistan
Naeem Akram

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The impact of health on economic growth in Pakistan was studied using data from 1972 to 2006. Health indicators positively affect per capita GDP in the long run, but not in the short run. This means that improving health can lead to higher income levels over time. Public health spending has a small role in determining GDP per person.