Impact of lifestyle diseases on income and household consumption: evidence from an emerging economy
Abstract
With increase in lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and heart disease in emerging economies, it is important to understand the impact of acquiring these health issues on household income and consumption. Using a panel data of Indian households, we show that acquiring diabetes, hypertension or heart disease results in increased medical and non-medical expenses for high-income households. However, affected low-income households, to...
Paper Details
Title
Impact of lifestyle diseases on income and household consumption: evidence from an emerging economy
Published Date
Jan 2, 2021
Journal
Volume
38
Issue
1
Pages
35 - 49
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