Question

How does health affect the economic development of a country?

• A. Healthy people are more productive and efficient.
• B. Healthy people have lesser medical expenses.
• C. Reduction in medical expenses reduces the government's expenditure on healthcare.
• D. Natural resources cannot be utilised properly.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A Healthy people are more productive and efficient.
B Healthy people have lesser medical expenses.
C Reduction in medical expenses reduces the government's expenditure on healthcare.

People who are healthy, both mentally and physically can contribute a lot to the development of a country. Healthy people are more efficient and productive. Healthy people have lesser medical expenses. This would reduce the government's expenditure on healthcare. Natural resources can also be used properly.