From The Conversation · Joshua R. Ehrlich · · 1m 20s
Global health research boosts U.S. health and economy
Global health research creates U.S. jobs and saves money while improving health.
In brief
Global health research creates U.S. jobs and saves money while improving health. U.S. global health research investments generate economic benefits and health improvements for Americans. Originally reported by The Conversation.
Ivermectin for itchy eyes
A U.S. patient used ivermectin for itchy eyes after seeing a doctor who diagnosed her with eyelid inflammation.
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Ivermectin's unexpected use
Researchers rejected ivermectin for treating covid-19 but it now treats itchy eyes and rosacea in the u.s.
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Global health research benefits
Global health research has produced treatments and economic benefits that advantage wealthy countries.
NIH investment returns
Every us$1 the nih invests in global health research returns us$2.21 and creates seven american jobs.
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NIH spending from 2008-2024
U.s. government spent $46 billion on global health research between 2008 and 2024, creating 600,000 jobs and $104 billion in economic activity.
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Malaria vaccine spillover
A malaria vaccine developed for sub-saharan africa prevents up to 1 in 8 childhood deaths and is used in u.s. shingles and rsv vaccines.
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Tuberculosis vaccine spillover
A tuberculosis vaccine developed over 100 years ago is now used to treat bladder cancer and prevent 300,000 cancers.
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Long-term care system
Washington state created a long-term care insurance program using lessons from germany’s healthcare system.
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The takeaway
U.S. global health research investments generate economic benefits and health improvements for Americans.
