Affiliation:
1. Department of Economics, Nowgong College (Autonomous), Nagaon, Assam, India
Abstract
This study assessed the impact of health and non-health factors on crude death rate, infant mortality rate and life expectancy at birth across 21 developing and emerging countries. Utilising panel regression and Z-score methods, it identified two country clusters based on the relationship between health input augmenting factors and health outcomes. Findings revealed variations in health outcomes among emerging countries like the Russian Federation, Brazil, China, and India compared to some developing countries. The study emphasised the significant role of health input augmenting factors and noted varied influences of socio-economic, environmental and health factors on health outcomes. Additionally, a notably stronger elasticity of health outcomes was observed concerning non-health determinants. JEL: I12; I13; I15