The efficiency of petroleum and government health services to benefit life expectancy during the inefficiencies of hydroelectricity consumption

Abstract

Life expectancy is critical in determining living conditions in modern societies, making it a vital focus for policymakers. This research employs a panel quantile regression model (ranging from 0.05 to 0.95) in Asian countries from 2000 to 2018. The study investigates the impact of economic growth, renewable and non-renewable energy consumption, carbon emissions, and government health services on life expectancy. The findings reveal that economic growth affects life expectancy only at the 0.95th quantiles while negatively influencing lower and medium quantiles. Conversely, carbon emissions have a significant adverse effect on life expectancy across all quantiles. Hydroelectricity negatively affects life expectancy at low and high quantiles, except at the 0.95th quantile. On the other hand, higher levels of petroleum and other liquids intake demonstrate positive effects on life expectancy in all quantiles. Government-provided healthcare significantly improves life expectancy in the lowest and middle quantiles, but its impact diminishes in the highest quantile. These findings underscore the importance of fostering growth and productivity through improved organizational structures. Simultaneously, efforts toward environmental sustainability and clean energy sources are essential for a thriving ecosystem. Yet, effective use of renewable energy and technical endeavors is essential to ensuring environmental sustainability and a thriving ecosystem as part of establishing a clean form of energy sources.

Keywords

• Government health expenditures
• Life expectancy
• Carbon emissions
• Energy consumption
• Quantile regression model