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May 22 2025HEALTH

Unraveling Health Spending Patterns in Rich Countries

Healthcare spending is a big deal. It's not just about money. It's about how countries take care of their people. A recent study dug deep into this topic. It looked at 37 wealthy nations over 12 years. The goal? To find out what makes healthcare spending tick. The study used a fancy method called fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis. This tool helps spot patte...

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Apr 02 2025BUSINESS

How Money Matters Shape Tourist Flows in Europe

Tourism is big business. It brings in money and creates jobs. But what drives tourists to pick one country over another? A recent study dug into how economic factors influence tourist arrivals in European countries. It looked at data from 41 countries between 2005 and 2018. The focus was on how economic freedom in one country affects tourism in neighboring count...

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Nov 27 2024HEALTH

Hospital Admissions for Depression: Urban, Suburban, and Rural Differences in Austria

Did you know that where you live in Austria can affect your chances of being admitted to a hospital for depression? A recent study looked at hospital admissions for depressive episodes among adults in Austria from 2009 to 2014. The study found some intriguing patterns. Suburban areas had the highest rates of hospital admissions for depression, followed by urban areas...

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