Why Don't We Invest More in Public Health?

The video discusses the importance of public health, highlighting its successes in the 20th century, such as vaccines and safety improvements. It contrasts the low funding for public health with the high spending on less effective medical care. The video also explores current public health efforts, challenges in funding, and the economic benefits of public health investments, emphasizing their cost-effectiveness and significant returns on investment.

Explain the significance of vaccines in public health as highlighted in the text.

What challenges do public health programs face in terms of political support?

What factors contribute to the perception of public health initiatives as paternalistic?