HEALTH AND ECONOMIC GROWTH: THEORETICAL INFLUENCES AND EMPIRICAL VINCULATIONS

Abstract

The aim of this article is to describe the main channels of influence of health status on
economic growth. Also, to conduct a comparative statistical analysis on the situation
between the different countries and regions about health and income. Finally, attempt to
verify from the empirical point of view, using clustering technique in installments, the
existence of a close relationship these dimensions, considering the relative situation of
different countries.