Frequency of dependent variables in 52 reviewed studies
| Dependent variable | Absolute frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Health | 35 | 67% |
| Malnutrition | 12 | 23% |
| Life expectancy | 5 | 10% |
| Mortality | 18 | 35% |
| Disease level(s) | 10 | 19% |
| Availability of medication or medical services | 18 | 35% |
| Government budget | 2 | 4% |
| Economic poverty | 25 | 48% |
| Employment | 10 | 19% |
| Prices | 12 | 23% |
| Income | 9 | 17% |
| Spending/consumption | 6 | 12% |
| Food availability | 6 | 12% |
| Access to education | 10 | 19% |
| Gender differences | 4 | 8% |
| Inequality | 13 | 25% |
| by Gender | 10 | 19% |
| Income inequality | 3 | 6% |
| Dependent variable | Absolute frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Malnutrition | 12 | 23% |
| Life expectancy | 5 | 10% |
| Mortality | 18 | 35% |
| Disease level(s) | 10 | 19% |
| Availability of medication or medical services | 18 | 35% |
| Government budget | 2 | 4% |
| Employment | 10 | 19% |
| Prices | 12 | 23% |
| Income | 9 | 17% |
| Spending/consumption | 6 | 12% |
| Food availability | 6 | 12% |
| Gender differences | 4 | 8% |
| by Gender | 10 | 19% |
| Income inequality | 3 | 6% |
Source(s): Table by author
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