The Effect of Health Expenditure on Human Development Index (HDI) in Iran, 2001–2014

Abstract

Received: 28 Sep, 2019 Accepted: 1 Dec, 2019 Abstract Background and Objectives: The category of health is closely related to growth, comprehensive development, including economic development and human development. Health expenditure are important factors affecting economic growth. These expenditures can increase human development along with human resource and physical capital. The purpose of the present study was to determine the effect of health expenditures (public and private) on the Human Development Index (HDI).