A number of recent studies have illustrated the link between health and growth (Gallup and Sachs 2000, McCarthy et al …. 2000, Bhargava et al. 2000). This paper argues that a key mechanism through which health affects growth is via total factor … particular attention to three indicators of health that are particularly problematic in developing regions: malnutrition, malaria …

, the Finnish evidence presented does not support the conclusions reported for the USA, according to which temporary … economic slowdowns are good for health. In contrast, at least overweight increases during slumps. …

Good health is a crucial part of well-being but spending on health can be justified on economic grounds. The goal of … reducing poverty provides a different but equally powerful case for health investments. However, if policymakers are to … accelerate the substantial health gains of recent decades, especially for the poor in African countries such as Nigeria, the …

more often report that they have a work limiting health problem than respondents in the US. The difference remains when … controlling for demographic characteristics and observed onsets of health problems. Respondent evaluations of work limitations of … response scales for different health domains is compared with a model that allows for domain specific response scales. Results …

, unsocial working hours, health and safety at work, social dialogue. The study combines different methods: statistical and … risks; health and safety conditions are slow to improve (several bottlenecks are identified). 15 percent of employees in …