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Economics of health for all Archives - P4H Network
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The rising income gradient in life expectancy in Sweden over six decades
Sweden

This study investigates the relationship between income and life expectancy in Sweden from 1960 to 2021, revealing a widening gap in life expectancy between different income levels. The disparity increased significantly, with men’s life expectancy gap growing from 3.5...

Renewing New Zealand’s Primary Care System
Renewing New Zealand’s Primary Care System
New Zealand

The report "The Heart of Healthcare: Renewing New Zealand's Primary Care System" highlights the economic benefits of investing in general practice, showing potential cost savings and improved patient care compared to emergency department visits.The report "The Heart...

Thailand to launch Climate Fund to accelerate low-carbon economy
Thailand to launch Climate Fund to accelerate low-carbon economy
Thailand

Thailand is in the process of establishing a Climate Fund to provide loans and financial support for greenhouse gas reduction, climate change adaptation, research and innovation, and related initiatives. Thailand’s Climate Change Act is intended to support the...

Quick buys for prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases

The research article "Quick Buys for Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases" explores cost-effective interventions that can produce measurable health benefits within five years. Despite the proven effectiveness of the WHO Best Buys for tackling...

Gender bias in health financing methods: metrics and data

A new commentary published in BMJ Global Health by Kalipso Chalkidou and Richard Sullivan explores how commonly used economic methods and data in health financing may unintentionally reinforce gender bias. Drawing on findings from The Lancet Commission: Women, Power...

Thailand to implement carbon tax in 2025
Thailand to implement carbon tax in 2025
Thailand

The Thai cabinet has approved the implementation of a carbon tax in 2025 to promote environmental sustainability and address climate change challenges. The levy will be incorporated into the oil tax without impacting retail fuel prices.The Thai cabinet has approved a...

The global polycrisis and health inequalities

Courtney McNamara and Clare Bambra, in their article published in the International Journal of Social Determinants of Health and Health Services, examine the impact of the global polycrisis on health inequalities. The authors employ a political economy of health...