Health and society
The forces reshaping human health — from the rising burden of chronic disease and the promise of new therapies to the future of care delivery and health security — demand rigorous analysis. Economist Enterprise examines what these shifts mean for health systems, businesses and policymakers, and what it will take to build a healthier, more resilient and more equitable world.
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Health Inclusivity Index
New research reveals how countries can strengthen their economies by prioritising health inclusivity
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America’s breast-screening infrastructure lags science
America has the research to make risk-based breast-cancer screening a reality. But without the infrastructure to deliver it at scale, advances in science risk failing to reach the women who need them most.
Heatwaves and kidney injury among older adults living in cities
As cities heat up and populations age, older people face growing risks from extreme heat and impacts on their kidney health.
Turning kidney health literacy into action
Explore how improving kidney health literacy empowers patients, supports early diagnosis, and fosters equitable healthcare outcomes worldwide. Read the report.
When heat protection becomes an economic risk for workers
As global temperatures continue to rise, vulnerable groups face disproportionate health risks. One risk is poorer kidney health.
Policy response: Tackling heat-related kidney injury and disease
As extreme heat rises, governments must act. Explore policy priorities and research gaps in protecting kidney health from prolonged heatwaves.
Measuring what matters: the wider economic effects of multiple sclerosis
The burden of MS extends beyond healthcare, affecting work and family life. Why should improving disability measurement be a priority for capturing its full impact and guiding care and policy?
Health is a strategic asset, not simply a cost
Article arguing that health is a strategic national asset, both the health of our nations and the health sector as a source of economic growth
Health investments are strategic, not charity
Investing in the health of populations has wide health, social and economic returns—so why do we still think of health investment as a moral rather than also economic good?
In Focus: NCDs
Winning margins: The impact of oral health on athlete performance
From margins to mandate: elevating thyroid care in Africa
From aid to agency: the new economics of global cancer control
Multiple Myeloma in Latin America - Supporting early and equitable access to care to improve patient outcomes
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Time to take gum disease seriously: The societal and economic impact of periodontitis
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