Do public healthcare programs make societies more equal? Cross-country evidence on subjective wellbeing

ConclusionsUHC programs exhibit an inequality-reduction property when the inequality is not severe or when countries are more equal. However, their effectiveness diminishes in the presence of extreme inequality. Health programs do not contribute to the existing SWB inequality gap between developed and developing countries. Strengthening the two dimensions of the UHC program (i.e., service coverage and financial protection) will ensure better health and wellbeing for all, and potentially foster a more equal and inclusive society.
Source: Health Economics Review - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research