According to the World Health Organization, historical studies suggest a strong

relationship between economic prosperity and good health. This relationship has two possible
effects.

Firstly, citizens of rich countries with a high income tend to live longer. They typically
have fewer illnesses and disabilities. Further, infant and childhood mortality and illness rate are
lower in wealthier families. The rationale is that countries with high economic growth can do
more for a better healthcare system.

Secondly, economic growth can be dangerous when countries focus on industrialization,

as air pollution can exacerbate certain diseases, increasing the mortality rate. A study during
the Great Recession suggested that when the unemployment rate increased, it reduced the
mortality of respiratory illnesses, heart conditions, and cardiovascular disease which are all
sensitive by air pollution.

With this, it can be concluded that economic prosperity can be beneficial and dangerous
depending on how governments use their resources.