Economic Connections of the Public Sector with the Health Literacy of the Population

Abstract

The mutual interplay of health and education policy at both national and regional levels is a testimonial to the health literacy standards of the population, from which the quantitative and qualitative component of human capital arises, of which the healthcare capital is an important organic component. These capital components of human resources are an important determinant for ensuring the stability of economic growth. This is confirmed by economic theories of endogenous growth that can fully rely on empirical research based on a correlation of investment in human resources on the one hand, and population welfare, the quality of life and the economic growth on the other. Investors in human resources in the field of health through the creation of educational programmes are numerous, from the state authorities to the lowest territorial units. Due to the application of the principle of subsidiarity in the implementation of social policy intentions, the position of investors, municipalities and regions is growing in importance, as a comprehensive view of creating quality infrastructure for human life and providing quality public services in line with societal challenges has emerged in recent years. A connecting factor is the quality of human resources as a key factor in the competiveness of a region.