Health ECONOMICS

Correlation between Education and Health Name: Institution: Course: Instructor: Date: Correlation between Education and Health Health is a multi-dimensional component affected by several fields and disciplines such as education, transport, agriculture, tourism, finance, and economics, and the list is endless. Education is the cornerstone and pillar of health as it anchors health in several ways. There is an undisputed correlation between education and health (Cutler & Muney, 2012,n.p). Therefore, the role of education in the health sector cannot be underestimated. Education is the key to success, as they say; through education, astute and self-reliant healthcare workers, including nurses, doctors, clinicians, nutritionists, public health officers, and physiotherapists, are churned to the market to serve in various capacities and strengthen the healthcare system (Von et al., 2006,p.1345). A nation with a robust education system produces qualified health professionals to satisfy both the local and international territories in matters of health. Education is vital in professional development since it forms the foundation for strong professionals in various fields, health included. Additionally, education determines the number of professionals who qualify for the health courses. Education also plays a pivotal role in the array of health determinants, specifically the social determinants of health. Education is categorized as a social determinant of health. The other social determinants include the level of income, housing standards, and social support network (Eide et al., 2011,p.775). Enhanced education level is linked to better standards of living, defined as improved accessibility to safe housing, potable water, improved sanitation, and improved security, all of which enhance health outco...