[Population health and economics factor]

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Health Economics

Background:

• Economic indicators, such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita, are often linked to population health outcomes.
• Understanding these correlations is crucial for evidence-based policymaking in Kazakhstan.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the correlations between GDP per capita, adjusted for the minimum consumer goods basket, and various population health indicators in Kazakhstan.

Main Methods:

• Statistical analysis of national economic and health data.
• Correlation analysis to determine the strength and direction of relationships.

Main Results:

• Identified specific health indicators that show significant correlations with economic status.
• Quantified the strength of these economic-health relationships within the Kazakhstani context.

Conclusions:

• Economic well-being, as measured by GDP per capita relative to basic needs, is demonstrably linked to population health in Kazakhstan.
• Findings suggest that economic development strategies could positively impact public health outcomes.