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This study investigates how environmental degradat This study investigates how environmental degradation, ecological footprint, climate factors, and socioeconomic variables influence human life expectancy in major emerging Asian economies including Bangladesh, China, India, Malaysia, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
1. Core Purpose
The research aims to determine whether rising ecological footprint—the pressure placed on natural ecosystems by human use of resources—reduces life expectancy, and how other factors such as globalization, GDP, carbon emissions, temperature, health expenditure, and infant mortality interact with longevity in these countries (2000–2019).
🌍 2. Key Findings
A. Negative Environmental Impacts on Life Expectancy
The study finds that:
Higher ecological footprint ↓ life expectancy
Each 1% rise in ecological footprint reduces life expectancy by 0.021%.
Carbon emissions ↓ life expectancy
A 1% rise in CO₂ emissions reduces life expectancy by 0.0098%.
Rising average temperature ↓ life expectancy
Heatwaves, diseases, respiratory problems, and infectious illnesses are intensified by climate change.
B. Positive Determinants of Longevity
Globalization ↑ life expectancy
Increased trade, technology spread, and global integration improve development and healthcare.
GDP ↑ life expectancy
Economic growth improves living standards, jobs, nutrition, and health services.
Health expenditure ↑ life expectancy
Every 1% rise in public health spending increases life expectancy by 0.089%.
C. Negative Social Determinants
Infant mortality ↓ life expectancy
A 1% rise in infant deaths decreases life expectancy by 0.061%, reflecting poor healthcare quality.
🔍 3. Data & Methods
Panel data (2000–2019) from 8 Asian economies.
Variables include ecological footprint, CO₂ emissions, temperature, GDP, globalization, health expenditure, and infant mortality.
Econometric models used:
Cross-sectional dependence tests
Second-generation unit root tests (Pesaran CADF)
KAO Cointegration
FMOLS (Fully Modified Ordinary Least Squares) for long-run estimations.
The statistical model explains 94% of life expectancy variation (R² = 0.94).
🌱 4. Major Conclusions
Environmental degradation significantly reduces human longevity in emerging Asian countries.
Ecological footprint and temperature rise are major threats to health and human welfare.
Carbon emissions drive respiratory, cardiovascular, and infectious diseases.
Globalization, GDP, and health spending improve life expectancy.
Strong environmental policies are needed to reduce ecological pressure and carbon emissions.
Health systems must be strengthened, especially in developing Asian economies.
🧭 5. Policy Recommendations
Reduce ecological footprint by improving resource efficiency.
Decarbonize industry, transport, and energy sectors.
Invest more in public health systems and medical infrastructure.
Create markets for ecosystem services.
Promote sustainable development, green energy, and trade policies.
Reduce infant mortality through prenatal, maternal, and child healthcare.... |