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Health is Wealth

Offered By: World Economic Forum via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the critical role of public health in fostering inclusive growth and human development in this 59-minute World Economic Forum panel discussion from Davos 2014. Gain insights from industry leaders and government officials as they examine strategies to accelerate global healthcare investments. Delve into topics such as the costs of ill health, obesity, regulation, pharmaceutical advertising, and mental health. Learn about innovative approaches to reducing healthcare costs and promoting overall well-being. Discover the potential of meditation in addressing addiction and depression, and understand how evidence-based practices can lead to a tipping point in global health improvement.

Syllabus

Introduction
Costs of ill health
Importance of health
Reducing healthcare costs
Obesity
Regulation
Profit is profit
Advertising for pharmaceuticals
Meditation and addiction
Evidence
Depression
The Tipping Point


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World Economic Forum

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