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Health literacy around the world: policy approaches to wellbeing

WEBHealth literacy improves lives and reduces health inequities. Building up people’s competencies and knowledge regarding health can empower them and boost …

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Global Access to Healthcare

WEBAs a result, the ability of populations to access the healthcare they need is increasingly under the spotlight. In 2016 The Economist Intelligence Unit developed the …

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Three strategies for achieving inclusive healthcare for all

WEBThis is why Economist Impact, supported by Haleon, created the Health Inlusivity Index. The Index defines health inclusivity as the removal of the personal, social, cultural and …

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A life-course approach to hygiene: understanding burden and …

WEBHygiene refers to the practices that help to maintain health and prevent the spread of diseases. While good hygiene is primarily about behaviours, the ability to …

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Combating distrust in the US health system: building trust and

WEBThe covid-19 pandemic has advanced the conversation on healthcare. Distrust in the US health system is a vast issue; from navigating historical abuses to …

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The future of global healthcare delivery and management

WEBHealthcare systems and governments worldwide are trying to curb rising costs while improving patient care and outcomes. This has led to a growing interest in …

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Payment innovation: the next frontier in US healthcare models

WEBDespite high healthcare expenditures, the US ranks poorly on outcomes and costs. This situation disproportionately impacts those in need because out-of-pocket …

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Enabling people to manage their health and wellbeing: Policy …

WEBSelf-care has great potential to improve health outcomes for people and support savings for stretched healthcare budgets. And for policymakers, there is still a …

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Clean water for health and wellbeing

WEBAccording to the 2021 report by Economist Impact, lack of access to clean water and sanitation services go beyond health; without proper water infrastructure, …

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Article The healthcare sector post-pandemic: A new paradigm …

WEBTo understand the sector’s current landscape, Economist Impact surveyed more than 1,200 healthcare workers and executives around the US across various …

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A threat to health inclusivity: climate change exacerbates health …

WEBThe WHO estimates that climate change will result in more than 250,000 additional deaths per year between 2030 and 2050. Meanwhile, pollution, a health risk inextricably linked …

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Economist Impact

WEBLet’s face it, a country’s income level often influences how inclusive its healthcare system is. Lower-income countries will inevitably struggle against higher income countries, …

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The future of healthcare in Africa

WEBHealthcare demands in Africa are changing. Ensuring access to clean water and sanitation, battling ongoing communicable diseases and stemming the tide of …

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Shaping a future of healthy ageing: reflections from the Global

WEBToday, global average life expectancy stands at 73.4 years, marking almost a decade of progress since 2000. 1 If this momentum persists, individuals born in this …

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The science of obesity

WEBThe Science of. Obesity is a truly global challenge, with rising prevalence across all regions in the world. In the Science of Obesity series, we explore common misconceptions …

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Advancing the frontier of health and technology integration

WEBOver the last decade, as new technology has been developed and integrated into the healthcare sector, non-health “traditional” technology companies, whether tech giants or …

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Global Health Security index

WEBThe second GHS Index will be available in late 2021 at www.ghsindex.org. The Global Health Security Index provides extensive assessment of global health security in 195 …

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