Health economists make the world a better place | Lieven Annemans | TEDxGhent

Health economics is about health and money. We don’t have all the money of the world to spend on health. So, how much and how do we have to invest in health for all? Health economists try to provide answers to these and other questions. And with what we do, I argue that we make the world a better place. Shouldn’t we all try that? This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@evelynepriestman3830]

I disagree with the reason of "altruism" for contributing more to the system as a rich person. Improving health outcomes for the poor leads to improvements of the lives of the poor....which leads to more social cohesion and decreases in crime.....so if you don't want to live in fear of being burgled/looted/mugged, then contributing to improving the lives of those less fortunate than you indirectly improves your life and the lives of your children. So not altruism....pure selfish interest of living in a healthy, happy, safe society without safe compounds and security guards and heavy-handed police

[@lebohangdlodlo2178]

Thank you for expressing your view, I find it very insightful. I wonder how this can be indoctrinated into society, especially in third world countries.

[@VijayKumar-uu1nb]

I loved this speech very much! Thanks to organizators and also lieven. I am also doing PhD in health economics.

[@joeyng9754]

Vijay, I'am planning to do a phd in helath economics too. what is your dessertaion on?, what would you recommend for a thesis idea??

[@bubundas8236]

Lowra

[@skittlekearse]

solidarity system=social health care

[@pankhurisrivastava7392]

he seems so wholesome

[@cirtcirt5670]

I am a health economist 😊

[@carzanocarzano2428]

how is life as a health economist, what advice will u give to ppl who are about to start this career?

[@tanishamanna4728]

help in getting some internship

[@nursing._education]

"The most Important question is not what do you do, but What do you do for others?"

[@yunusosmancelebioglu4831]

Sana da selam olsun bu ödevi yapan insan...

[@islamic._reminders]

I loved it

[@tamara3782]

𝗜𝗻 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲?
We need to strive to connect in a way where humanity becomes "as one man with one heart," meaning that each of us feels everyone and wishes for the benefit of all.

[@rosegold6595]

This is beautiful ❤ inspired me to look into health economics even more thank you!

[@sabyrzhansarbalayev6457]

I liked this speech very much! Thanks to organizators and Lieven, but how can pharmaceutical companies succeed without "sickness healthcare" system? Probably they should invest more money in preventive drugs, that's the future of pharmacoeconomics ..

[@elvinimali706]

The best preventative drugs are eating little, having good variety, drinking lots of water, freshly squeezed fruit juices, taking regular exercise, and reducing stress by not overworking and engaging with nature. Unfortunately, our relentless pursuit of capital makes such a lifestyle impossible to achieve.

[@himeshicosta]

this was very interesting and learned a lot. thank you for sharing

[@mizanurrahmanshakil1435]

i love health Economics

[@carzanocarzano2428]

Come to Italy and study

[@rodrigogonzalezalonso753]

@@carzanocarzano2428 where

[@carzanocarzano2428]

@@rodrigogonzalezalonso753 rome university

[@claudiorios3266]

@@rodrigogonzalezalonso753 also in Barcelona, they have Masters or just courses.

[@SRN1850AN]

Smokers actually make a positive contribution to the economy because most people actually use a similar amount of resources in their last year of death! Smokers die earlier and use less pensions.

[@BobSmith-fx9sz]

The taxes on cigarettes is larger than the associated cost of smoking in the UK

[@yvonnevillalobos1428]

😳😳😳 damn