The data, conducted on 2,245 individuals, found that for every one point increase in well-being on a 100-point scale, participants were less likely to have a hospital admission (2.2 percent), an emergency room visit (1.7 percent) or to incur any healthcare costs (1 percent).
The researchers also found individuals with the lowest levels of well-being incurred more than $20,000 in total healthcare costs, compared to less than $5,000 for those with the highest levels of well being. Researchers concluded individuals or groups could benefit from programs aimed at improving well-being.
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