Unlocking the Secrets of Longevity: Exploring the Impact of Socioeconomic Factors and Health Resources on Life Expectancy in Oman and Qatar
| Autor: | Anak Agung Bagus Wirayuda MD, MSc, Shaif Jarallah PhD, Abdulaziz Al-Mahrezi MBChB, CCFP, Mouyad Alsamara PhD, Karim Barkat PhD, Moon Fai Chan PhD, CStat |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2023 |
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| Zdroj: | Inquiry: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing, Vol 60 (2023) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 0046-9580 1945-7243 00469580 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/00469580231212224 |
| Popis: | In an era marked by a sweeping pandemic and the encroaching shadow of an energy crisis, the well-being and lifespan of global populations have become pressing concerns for every nation. This research zeroes in on life expectancy (LE), a powerful indicator of societal health in Oman and Qatar. Our study juxtaposes 3 key factors affecting LE: health status and resources (HSR), macroeconomics (ME), and sociodemographic (SD) factors. To achieve this, we tapped into a comprehensive data set from the World Bank, encompassing a transformative 3-decade span from 1990 to 2020. The intricate interplay between these factors and LE was deciphered through robust Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Our findings construct a compelling narrative: ME has an indirect yet considerable influence on LE—manifesting with an effect of 0.602 for Oman and 0.676 for Qatar. This influence is mediated by SD and HSR components. Similarly, SD elements impact LE indirectly—with an effect of 0.653 for Oman and 0.759 for Qatar— this effect is mediated by HSR. In contrast, HSR themselves wield a robust and direct influence on LE, indicated by an effect of 0.839 for Oman and 0.904 for Qatar. All these aforementioned effects were statistically substantial ( P |
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