Wealthier societies are also healthier ones because they have more resources for improving nutrition and health care. But does better health also help spur successful development?
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Answer:
Yes.
Explanation:
The Mexican Commission on Macroeconomics and Health was created on July 29th,
2002 by the initiative of the Minister of Health of Mexico, Julio Frenk. The Commission
includes experts from academic institutions, the government, civil society and the
private sector. Based on their professional experience, these experts have been able
to analyze and reflect upon the link between health and economic development.
The current edition of the Commission’s Report, entitled “Macroeconomics and
Health: Investing in Health for Economic Development”, is meant for dialogue
with a broad range of actors, (which will take place between November 2004 and
February 2005) with the purpose of creating a consensus in terms of goals, process
and outcomes. This Executive Summary presents a synthesis of the Commission’s
analysis, conclusions and recommendations. Those who wish to make comments via
e-mail can send them to [email protected].
In order to keep the document short, this Executive Summary does not include the list
of background papers or references. They can, however, be found in the complete
Report also available at the following web page: http://ipd.udlap.mx/
It is my sincere hope, that the reader will find this Executive Summary of interest and
utility.
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