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Shaun Danielli1, Patrice Donnelly2, Tom Coffey3
1Institute of Global Health Innovation, Imperial College, London SW7 2NA, United Kingdom.
Abstract:
It's official: The UK is in a recession. The economy has suffered its biggest slump on record with a drop in gross domestic product (GDP) of 20.4%. 1 This is going to have a significant impact on our health and well-being. It risks creating a spiralling decay as we know good health is not only a consequence, but also a condition for sustained and sustainable economic development. 2 In this way, the health of a nation creates a virtuous circle of improved health and improved economic prosperity. How we measure prosperity is therefore important and needs to be considered.
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