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Education and health in the context of mutual influence: Modern approaches and problems

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  • Chubarova, T.

    (The Institute of Economics RAS, Moscow, Russia)

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The article considers the main problems that arise when discussing the topic of the relationship between education and health. Literature review shows that education is one of the most important socioeconomic determinants of health; the level of education has a generally significant, although variable impact on health, the channels involved in the transmission of such infl uence are considered. The inverse dependence of educational outcomes on health is emphasized, which in turn determines methodological problems for researchers. The importance of human capital theory for understanding the relationship between education and health is shown, which are defined as two important sources of human capital that increase the productive potential of a person. The importance of the institutional environment, primarily the organization of education and health care systems for the implementation of the relationship under consideration is discussed. Moreover, in modern conditions, significant changes are taking place that are associated with the development of new technologies, ensuring accessibility, finding a balance between personal and public. It is concluded that the state, pursuing a certain social policy, including using an intersectoral approach, can both neutralize the negative and enhance the positive effects of the relationship between education and health.

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  • Chubarova, T., 2025. "Education and health in the context of mutual influence: Modern approaches and problems," Journal of the New Economic Association, New Economic Association, vol. 68(3), pages 320-327.
    • Handle: RePEc:nea:journl:y:2025:i:68:p:320-327
    DOI: 10.31737/22212264_2025_3_320-327
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    JEL classification:

    • I26 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Returns to Education
    • I31 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty - - - General Welfare, Well-Being
    • J01 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - General - - - Labor Economics: General

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