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Economic development and tropical disease

U K Brinkmann1

  • 1Department of Population and International Health, Epidemiology, Tropical Public Health, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts 02115.

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
|December 15, 1994
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Economic growth improves quality of life but doesn't eliminate infectious diseases. Development's impact on health and environment is complex, with poverty being a key factor in managing adverse effects.

Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Socioeconomics
  • Environmental Science

Background:

  • Development, defined by improved quality of life, is intrinsically linked to economic growth.
  • Despite rising global economic indicators like GDP per capita, infectious diseases persist, challenging the direct correlation between growth and health improvements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the multifaceted relationship between economic growth, development, and the persistence of infectious diseases.
  • To explore how economic development presents a dual impact on tropical diseases, aiding prevention and cure while potentially exacerbating transmission.

Main Methods:

  • The study reviews existing literature and economic data correlating development indicators with health outcomes and environmental changes.
  • Analysis focuses on the differential impact of economic growth's benefits and drawbacks across populations.

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Main Results:

  • Economic growth, while essential for development, is an imperfect proxy, failing to eradicate infectious diseases.
  • Environmental degradation linked to economic growth negatively impacts public health, particularly concerning tropical diseases.
  • Disparities exist where those benefiting from growth are not those suffering its adverse environmental and health consequences.

Conclusions:

  • Economic development's effect on infectious diseases is paradoxical: it's crucial for control but also contributes to spread via environmental impact.
  • Poverty is identified as a central factor; improved education and social organization can mitigate negative consequences of economic growth.