Abstract
It can be argued that good health is a driver of economic growth as you need a healthy workforce in order to be productive. Health impacts every sector of the economy yet the resources and management of health still remains a priority for the health sector only. Furthermore, the problems, impact and outcomes for health are the responsibility of the health Sector. Most Ministries of Health – from developed to developing countries are struggling to manage their health budgets. Why does an issue that has such serious repercussions for a country’s economy remain only a ‘health sector’ problem? Since health has such an impact on employability why is there not enough emphasis on developing a ‘whole of government’ approach to health?
Highlights
It can be argued that good health is a driver of economic growth as you need a healthy workforce in order to be productive
A whole of government approach is required in tackling the root causes of ill health at work as this would help improve productivity
Since better health leads to improved economic growth, and improved economic growth leads to better health—choosing between the two is a false dichotomy
Summary
Global Executive Director, Government Affairs & Policy at GE Healthcare, BEd (Hons), MBA. Non-communicable diseases have a huge economic burden for multiple economic sectors. 2. The rationale for why productivity is increased by reducing the high economic burden of diseases among the working population. 3. The role of innovative medical technologies in reducing the economic burden of diseases. 4. Improving the health of the working population by focusing on the prevention, diagnosis and management of chronic diseases will lead to a reduction in the economic burden of disease
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