Just saw this forum. So public health is more the domain of political/ social policy as opposed to individual action. I wonder how Bhutan fares. Decisions made by government need to passe through indicators of GNH, Gross National Happiness. This indicator is inextricably linked to wellness.
GDP was never meant to be used as a measure of a nation's development. The founder of GDP, Simon Kuznets, implored the American government not to misuse the meaning of GDP. He has since written extensively about the use and misuse of GDP. The GDP does not factor health nor evolve with modern issues such as climate change. In the absence of a better model we will continue to rely on a measure of growth that reflects a segment of society and ignores the rest. Also convenient way to ignore issues such a responsibility for public health.
IN SOUTHERN MÉXICO, IN A STATE CALLED OAXACA, 2 KIDS DIED BECAUSE NOBODY IN THE HEALTH SYSTEM BELIEVED THEM. A BAT BIT THEM AND HYDROPHOBIA CAUSED THEIR DEATH. THEY WERE NOT VACCINATED. THEIR DEATH COULD BE AVOIDED. BUT THEY WERE POOR AND THE FAMILY DIDN'T SPEAK SPANISH WELL
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Just saw this forum. So public health is more the domain of political/ social policy as opposed to individual action. I wonder how Bhutan fares. Decisions made by government need to passe through indicators of GNH, Gross National Happiness. This indicator is inextricably linked to wellness.
GDP was never meant to be used as a measure of a nation's development. The founder of GDP, Simon Kuznets, implored the American government not to misuse the meaning of GDP. He has since written extensively about the use and misuse of GDP. The GDP does not factor health nor evolve with modern issues such as climate change. In the absence of a better model we will continue to rely on a measure of growth that reflects a segment of society and ignores the rest. Also convenient way to ignore issues such a responsibility for public health.
It’s going to be an important information update from an inspiring health leader. Looking forward to all future episodes.
Really looking forward to this. Hope all goes well from your end.
IN SOUTHERN MÉXICO, IN A STATE CALLED OAXACA, 2 KIDS DIED BECAUSE NOBODY IN THE HEALTH SYSTEM BELIEVED THEM. A BAT BIT THEM AND HYDROPHOBIA CAUSED THEIR DEATH. THEY WERE NOT VACCINATED. THEIR DEATH COULD BE AVOIDED. BUT THEY WERE POOR AND THE FAMILY DIDN'T SPEAK SPANISH WELL