ABSTRACT
Human production is the basis for both welfare and health. There is a clear correlation between gross national product (GNP), income level, living standards and average life expectancy when nations are compared, but also notable differences between different socioeconomic strata and occupational groups within nations. Most of the health improvements over time in most countries can be attributed to reduced poverty, improved education and improved living standards. Human productivity in different forms has been the basis for these improvements. One aspect of this is that the long-term unemployed or underemployed in all studies demonstrate poorer health status than the gainfully employed.
