Article
Environmental Sciences
Anhua Zhou, Jun Li
Summary: The article analyzes the impact of air pollution on income distribution in China, finding that air pollution significantly worsens income distribution by increasing health expenditures and decreasing labor productivity. The study uses fixed-effects and random-effects estimation methods, as well as a simultaneous equation model and instrumental variable approach to address endogenous bias.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fanglin Chen, Zhongfei Chen
Summary: This study examined the causal effect of air pollution on health expenditure using data from the China Health and Nutrition Survey in 2015. The results show that exposure to air pollution is associated with increased health expenditure, with PM2.5 being a main cause. Different populations have varying sensitivity levels to air pollution, and the mechanism through which air pollution affects health expenditure is through diseases occurrence and severity.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liza von Grafenstein, H. Oliver Gao
Summary: Insufficient cross-sectorial awareness in policy-making may lead to poor public health outcomes. Increasing road infrastructure investment and the Environmental Policy Stringency Index are both associated with decreased death rates from transport accidents and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ghulam Mujtaba, Syed Jawad Hussain Shahzad
Summary: The study found a positive relationship between renewable energy and healthcare spending, with investment in renewable energy helping to reduce air pollution, improve healthcare conditions, and promote economic growth.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jin-Sheng Shen, Qun Wang, Han-Pu Shen
Summary: This study examines the impact of air pollution on medical expenditure in eastern, central, and western China, revealing varying relationships among different regions. While the eastern and central regions show a positive correlation between air pollution severity and medical expenses, the western region demonstrates a non-linear single threshold effect.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Qi Xia, Xiyu Zhang, Yanmin Hu, Wanxin Tian, Wenqing Miao, Bing Wu, Yongqiang Lai, Jia Meng, Zhixin Fan, Chenxi Zhang, Ling Xin, Jingying Miao, Qunhong Wu, Mingli Jiao, Linghan Shan, Nianshi Wang, Baoguo Shi, Ye Li
Summary: This study reveals the spatial impact of various factors, including air pollution, on government health expenditure in China. It found that multiple factors, including health and socio-economic factors, contribute to the increase in government health expenditure. The study suggests adopting an integrated approach to address high-risk areas affected by multiple risk factors.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhixiong Weng, Dan Tong, Shaowei Wu, Yang Xie
Summary: Clean air actions in China have led to significant health benefits and cost savings in healthcare expenditure. However, regional disparities in air quality improvements and economic development may affect the equality of healthcare resources. Strengthening pollution control policies and addressing regional healthcare costs are crucial.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Burhan Can Karahasan, Mehmet Pinar
Summary: The study aims to test the existence of the environmental Kuznets curve hypothesis in Turkish provinces between 2004 and 2019 using SO2 measurements. The results confirm a non-linear link between regional economic prospects and environmental degradation, showing a U-shaped relationship between economic development and SO2 levels, contrary to core expectations of the EKC hypothesis. The findings also highlight the need for a different action plan post-2000 to mitigate the rising impact of environmental degradation in Turkey.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mohammad Mafizur Rahman, Khosrul Alam
Summary: This study examines the relationship between health status, health expenditure, energy consumption, and environmental pollution in the SAARC-BIMSTEC region. Results show cointegration among the variables, with energy consumption, health expenditure (both public and private), and economic growth having positive effects on health status, while environmental pollution has a significant negative impact in the long run. Bidirectional and unidirectional causal links between the variables and health status were also identified.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Asim Anwar, Shabir Hyder, Norashidah Mohamed Nor, Mustafa Younis
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of health expenditures on health outcomes in OECD countries. The findings show that health expenditures have a negative impact on infant mortality while positive on life expectancy. The study suggests the need for proper utilization of health expenditures and improvements in health policies to increase investment in health technology, as well as focusing on economic and environmental measures for long-lasting health outcomes.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Economics
Si Wang, Chenggang Wang, Huixia Wang
Summary: This paper investigates the causal effects of air pollution on individual-level health care expenditure in China using a nationally-representative panel dataset. The findings suggest that exposure to air pollution in the past year leads to an increase in total health care expenditure and utilization. The mechanism evidence indicates that air pollution affects health care expenditure by influencing weight gain, probability of getting sick, sleep time, and mode of transportation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Selim Basar, Bengu Tosun
Summary: The study found an inverted U-shaped relationship between the Environmental Pollution Index and per capita income in OECD countries, supporting the environmental Kuznets curve hypothesis. The research aims to improve awareness of environmental pollution risk, which is vital for sustainability.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Danish
Summary: This study examines the relationship between biomass energy and greenhouse gas emissions, finding that biomass energy consumption contributes to increased greenhouse gas emissions, while research and development efforts help to reduce them. Therefore, it is necessary to implement policies to control the detrimental effects of biomass energy on air pollution.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yang Xie, Hua Zhong, Zhixiong Weng, Xinbiao Guo, Satbyul Estella Kim, Shaowei Wu
Summary: This study investigates the economic impact of exposure to PM2.5 pollution in China, finding that it leads to increased healthcare expenses for lower respiratory infections, coronary heart disease, and stroke. The study also highlights gender and regional differences in the effects of PM2.5 exposure, but no significant differences between older and younger adults.
FRONTIERS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lama Ghazi, Paul E. Drawz, Jesse D. Berman
Summary: This study found a significant association between PM2.5 and chronic kidney disease (CKD), with higher levels of PM2.5 corresponding to an increased risk of developing CKD. Improvements in air quality, especially in areas with high PM2.5 levels, may help reduce the incidence of CKD.
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
David Cantarero-Prieto, Marta Pascual-Saez, Carla Blazquez-Fernandez
Article
Psychiatry
Jacqueline Mayoral-van Son, Maria Juncal-Ruiz, Victor Ortiz-Garcia de la Foz, David Cantarero-Prieto, Carla Blazquez-Fernandez, Maria Paz-Zulueta, Paula Paras-Bravo, Jose L. Ayuso-Mateos, Benedicto Crespo-Facorro
EARLY INTERVENTION IN PSYCHIATRY
(2019)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Carla Blazquez-Fernandez, David Cantarero-Prieto, Patricio Perez
Review
Clinical Neurology
Maria Paz-Zulueta, Paula Paras-Bravo, David Cantarero-Prieto, Carla Blazquez-Fernandez, Agustin Oterino-Duran
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND RELATED DISORDERS
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Carla Blazquez-Fernandez, David Cantarero-Prieto, Marta Pascual-Saez
Summary: In Spain, the financial crisis of 2008 did not significantly impact the quality of life (QoL) of elders, but factors like chronic conditions had a noticeable effect on their satisfaction. A decrease in household income during the crisis period increased the likelihood of reporting a low QoL. Health and socioeconomic factors play crucial roles in determining individual QoL.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Economics
Carla Blazquez-Fernandez, David Cantarero-Prieto
Summary: This paper analyzes the relationship between obesity rates and outdoor air quality in Spain and finds that air pollution does not have a clear negative effect on obesity. However, there may be a detrimental effect on elderly people.
APPLIED ECONOMICS LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Carla Blazquez-Fernandez, Paloma Lanza-Leon, David Cantarero-Prieto
Summary: Background Suicide is a significant cause of death worldwide, and this study aims to identify the updated association between 'isolation' and suicides. Through a systematic review of recent papers, it was found that suicide and social isolation have a positive and direct relationship, with variations by areas. Attention is focused on the youth, which is a real problem as economies cannot afford to lose the younger population. Preventive public policies should be implemented to address suicidal thoughts and protect individuals in their most productive years.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Carla Blazquez-Fernandez, David Cantarero-Prieto
Summary: This study examines suicides in 17 regions of Spain from 2014 to 2019, with a focus on the determinants of suicides during the latest economic expansion period. The results show that there are socioeconomic urban-rural suicide gaps, significant gender differences, and surprising positive results for social isolation factors. The study provides new insights for suicide prevention in Spain, emphasizing the need for comprehensive policies that consider gender and vulnerable groups.
Review
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Carla Blazquez-Fernandez, Paloma Lanza-Leon, Lidia Sanchez-Ruiz, David Cantarero-Prieto
Summary: This paper conducts a systematic literature review to analyze the costs derived from COVID-19 from the patient's perspective. The study not only measures the economic impact of COVID-19, but also explores the types of costs and their variations based on geographical areas. The findings reveal that most studies focus on direct costs and Asia has the highest indirect and total costs, while the United States has higher costs per patient and year. This investigation emphasizes the significance of COVID-19 in national, regional, and local budgets and calls for more studies in Europe due to variations in healthcare systems and COVID-19 incidence.
Review
Gerontology
David Cantarero-Prieto, Paloma Lanza Leon, Carla Blazquez-Fernandez, Pascual Sanchez Juan, Carmen Sarabia Cobo
DEMENTIA-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL RESEARCH AND PRACTICE
(2020)
Article
Economics
Marta Pascual-Saez, David Cantarero-Prieto, Carla Blazquez-Fernandez
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS
(2019)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
David Cantarero-Prieto, Marta Pascual-Saez, Carla Blazquez-Fernandez
SOCIAL INDICATORS RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Economics
Carla Blazquez-Fernandez, David Cantarero-Prieto, Marta Pascual-Saez
GLOBAL ECONOMIC REVIEW
(2018)
Article
Economics
Carla Blazquez-Fernandez, David Cantarero-Prieto, Marta Pascual-Saez
ECONOMICS & SOCIOLOGY
(2018)