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VoxTalks Economics

S7 Ep43: Digital access and infectious disease

Sep 13, 2024
Carol Propper, an expert in public health, discusses the critical role of 3G internet access during the COVID-19 pandemic. She reveals how digital access enhanced healthcare delivery, particularly in Indonesia, leading to better health outcomes. The conversation highlights a negative correlation between internet connectivity and infection rates, emphasizing the advantages of urban areas with greater digital resources. Propper advocates for investing in digital infrastructure as a vital strategy for managing future health crises effectively.
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  • Access to 3G internet significantly reduced COVID-19 case rates in Indonesia, showing the importance of digital infrastructure during health crises.
  • Investing in digital access not only improves healthcare delivery but also enhances preparedness for managing future infectious disease outbreaks.

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Impact of 3G Access on COVID-19 Spread

Access to 3G internet has been found to have a significant negative relationship with COVID-19 case rates, particularly in Indonesia. Research indicates that with a standard increase in internet access, there was a corresponding 45% reduction in COVID cases. This correlation is not merely coincidental, as regions with higher digital access generally exhibited lower infection rates. The findings suggest that improved digital infrastructure contributes to better health outcomes during pandemics.

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