Impact of Environment on Health; A Panel Data Analysis

Abstract

This study empirically examined the impact of environment on human health by investigating the relationship of life expectancy with other factors like Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Forests areas and CO2 emissions. Data of ten highly developed nations has been used to explore this relationship of health and environment. Results have shown that environment and health are closely related to each other. Environmental degradation and deterioration cause disastrous repercussions on health and result in declined life expectancy. The study recommends that implementation of environmental regulations and precautionary measures in manufacturing processes of economies can be very helpful in mitigating the environmental disorders to improve public health.