This study examines the link between corruption and mortality and finds that corruption is associated with higher mortality, particularly in low-income countries. It is also linked to lower government revenue and distorted government expenditure patterns, which may contribute to resource misallocation and constraints in health financing. The study findings contribute to the literature on upstream determinants of health by highlighting the relevance of institutional and political economy factors for population health.

(Kyriopoulos, I., Minos, D., Vandoros, S., Mossialos, E. 2026.)