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February 17, 2026International Journal of Health Economics and Management

Health shocks and multidimensional poverty: is health insurance a safety net?

Emmanuel Attobrah Francis Kwaw Andoh Emmanuel Ekow Asmah Joshua Sebu

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Multidimensional poverty decreases with effective health insurance, promoting economic stability during health shocks.
A significant change was observed in poverty levels, with a notable 25% reduction due to health insurance access.
Analysis of various communities demonstrates how health insurance serves as a crucial safety net in times of health crises.
These findings highlight the need for stronger health insurance policies to safeguard against economic distress from health shocks.

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Observational analysis reveals health insurance impacts multidimensional poverty amid health shocks, suggesting vital economic security measures.

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Attobrah et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a7618ec6e9836116a2f95f https://doi.org/10.1007/s10754-025-09405-7

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