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Sports and Clean Environment: Key Drivers of Health and Longevity in the European Union

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  • Alexandra Gabriela Milon

    (Bogdan-Voda University of Cluj Napoca, Romania)

  • Cristian Mihai Dragos

    (Babe?-Bolyai University of Cluj Napoca, Rom nia)

  • Vincentiu Andrei Veres

    (Babe?-Bolyai University of Cluj Napoca, Rom nia)

  • Leonina Baciu

    (Babe?-Bolyai University of Cluj Napoca, Rom nia)

  • Roxana Mare

    (Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

Abstract

This article highlights the effects of sports participation and environmental health on the lifespan and overall health of the population of the member states of the European Union. Utilizing data from 2010 to 2022, the study covers all EU countries, offering a comprehensive overview of the region's health dynamics. Through descriptive analyses of geographic distributions of indicators and panel data econometrics, clear continental disparities emerge, notably between the Northwest and Southeast regarding both the frequency of sports activity and environmental health conditions. To mitigate the potential confounding effects resulting from the strong correlations between the variables sports and environment variables and the gross domestic product per capita, the variables were standardised. This methodological consideration ensures a more accurate assessment of the direct impacts of sports participation and environmental health on lifespan and disability-adjusted life expectancy. The regression results reveal highly significant positive influences of population participation in sports and environmental health status on both lifespan and health quality, confirming the research hypotheses. Among control variables, the most statistically significant include health financing, the overall institution quality, sports funding, and lifestyle indicators.

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  • Alexandra Gabriela Milon & Cristian Mihai Dragos & Vincentiu Andrei Veres & Leonina Baciu & Roxana Mare, 2024. "Sports and Clean Environment: Key Drivers of Health and Longevity in the European Union," The AMFITEATRU ECONOMIC journal, Academy of Economic Studies - Bucharest, Romania, vol. 26(67), pages 975-975, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:aes:amfeco:v:26:y:2024:i:67:p:975
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    Keywords

    public health; life expectancy; panel data; sports; environmental quality;
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    JEL classification:

    • I15 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Health and Economic Development
    • Q56 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environment and Development; Environment and Trade; Sustainability; Environmental Accounts and Accounting; Environmental Equity; Population Growth
    • Z20 - Other Special Topics - - Sports Economics - - - General

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