It is undeniable that there is a global initiative regarding life-saving practices,
thus
the allocation of billions toward the procurement of state-of-the-art facilities Linking Words
as well as
medications that are aimed at curative efforts in subduing illnesses. Linking Words
While
resources evidently require a fortune, some people would argue that it would be better to invest in health teaching and promotion wherein I am of the same view for various reasons.
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To begin
, teaching translates to literacy. In other terms, public enlightenment regarding effective practices provides an opportunity to debunk myths that may be detrimental to physical condition. Linking Words
For instance
, a common misconception entails vaccines cause autism in children. Linking Words
Although
there are no studies to prove their correlation, it is important for infants to receive complete immunization shots to protect them from deadly infections like measles. Linking Words
Likewise
, WHO revealed that measles vaccines reduced up to 60% of child mortality over 50 years.
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In addition
, illness-preventive programmes are cost-effective. Linking Words
For example
, daily exercises and a balanced diet, which greatly reduces the risk of heart attacks as per CDC, are free at the same time accessible.Linking Words
Whereas
, basic cardiac procedures like coroangiogram are performed by the Philippine General Hospital at around Php25,000. Linking Words
Subsequently
, a huge gap is observed between illness prevention and treatment costs.
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Moreover
, healthy practices are analogous to the absence of disease. Linking Words
In particular
, seminars regarding the adverse effects of cigarettes, which account for 80-90% of lung cancers Linking Words
according to
studies, encourage smoking cessation. Linking Words
Consequently
, Lung cancer including pneumonia and tuberculosis are avoided. Linking Words
Accordingly
, the decreasing occurrence of Linking Words
such
conditions will minimize financial demand for medical expenses which is the ultimate benefit, especially for countries with limited resources.
In conclusion, the initiative for health education and preventive measures is a far better option for government funds provision because Linking Words
first,
it imparts knowledge, Linking Words
second,
requires little financial support and Linking Words
lastly
, enables a root-cause approach toward better outcomes. Linking Words
This
is in relation to my belief that there will be no need for expensive treatments if we have nothing to cure in the first place.Linking Words
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