In this video, find out why public health is a great investment for all. Read the full transcript below:
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Public Health: Save Lives, Save Money<\/p>\n
Public Health is all around us<\/p>\n
When you drink water …<\/p>\n
Every $1 invested in fluoridated water has a $40 return in dental care.<\/p>\n
When you're heading places …<\/p>\n
Every $1 invested in a child safety seat has a $42 return in avoided medical costs.<\/p>\n
Seat belts save thousands of lives each year, and increasing use would save thousands more. Each year seat belts save about 13,000 in the U.S.<\/p>\n
When children are at school …<\/p>\n
Every $1 invested in early education and quality care has up to a $13 return in future costs.<\/p>\n
And when you are at work …<\/p>\n
Every $1 invested in an effective workplace safety program may save $4 to $6 in avoided illnesses, injuries, and fatalities.<\/p>\n
When you're on the move …<\/p>\n
Every $1 invested in biking and walking opportunities can return benefits up to $11.80.<\/p>\n
Every $1 invested in food and nutrition education has a $10 return in reduced health care costs<\/p>\n
Get your checkup … <\/p>\n
Childhood immunizations save $9.9 million in direct health care costs, saves 33,000 lives and prevent 14 million cases of disease. <\/p>\n
And while you enjoy your free-time …<\/p>\n
For every $1 spent on providing tobacco cessation programs the potential ROI is $1.26. In one year the U.S. could save $711 million.<\/p>\n
If 10 percent of adults began regularly walking, $5.6 billion in heart disease costs would be averted.<\/p>\n
Public health is a return on investment: Prioritize public health funding.<\/p>\n