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The Influence Of Education On Health: An Empirical Assessment Of Oecd Countries For The Period 1995–2015, Viju Raghupathi, Wullianallur Raghupathi
The Influence Of Education On Health: An Empirical Assessment Of Oecd Countries For The Period 1995–2015, Viju Raghupathi, Wullianallur Raghupathi
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Background: A clear understanding of the macro-level contexts in which education impacts health is integral to improving national health administration and policy. In this research, we use a visual analytic approach to explore the association between education and health over a 20-year period for countries around the world.
Method: Using empirical data from the OECD and the World Bank for 26 OECD countries for the years 1995–2015, we identify patterns/associations between education and health indicators. By incorporating pre- and post- educational attainment indicators, we highlight the dual role of education as both a driver of opportunity as well as of …