Intro to Health
Economic Benefits
Pharmaceutical companies employed nearly 300,000 people in the United States in 2008, and nearly 87 percent of the companies in the pharmaceutical industry employed more than 100 workers in 2008. The tax benefits to the United States are substantial as well. Pfizer alone posted $44 billion worth of revenue in 2008, according to Contract Pharma. The economic climate impacts the pharmaceutical industry, but profitable companies result in more taxable revenue. People may criticize this amount of profit from one company, but consider this: The underlying goal of every single business is to make money. People single out pharmaceutical companies for making profits, but it's important to remember that they also create products that save millions of lives. Due to the production of better medicine, competitive pressures and government regulations, the cost of health care services can be controlled and reduced. The increased availability of generic drugs helps contribute to cheaper health care for patients.
Although stigmatization is a clear issue when relating it to individuals dealing with mental illnesses, it can also be concluded that stigma is evident towards health issues that affect an individual’s physical appearance. Individuals are experiencing stigma because of the many challenges that are brought on by the disease (Jenerette & Brewer, 2010). Many studies show that adaptation in social groups is difficult for individuals, especially children and adolescents, who are experiencing diseases that affect the way they look. With stigmatization comes self-esteem issues, and embarrassment inflicted on these children and adolescents*. Stigma is related to health issues such as sickle cell disease, and leprosy. Jenerette & Brewer (2010) argue that the study directed by Patel and Pathan shows that stigma relating to sickle cell disease may pose as an issue for children due to the symptoms of the disease causing them to look different than their peers.
Pharmaceutical companies employed nearly 300,000 people in the United States in 2008, and nearly 87 percent of the companies in the pharmaceutical industry employed more than 100 workers in 2008. The tax benefits to the United States are substantial as well. Pfizer alone posted $44 billion worth of revenue in 2008, according to Contract Pharma. The economic climate impacts the pharmaceutical industry, but profitable companies result in more taxable revenue. People may criticize this amount of profit from one company, but consider this: The underlying goal of every single business is to make money. People single out pharmaceutical companies for making profits, but it's important to remember that they also create products that save millions of lives. Due to the production of better medicine, competitive pressures and government regulations, the cost of health care services can be controlled and reduced. The increased availability of generic drugs helps contribute to cheaper health care for patients.
Although stigmatization is a clear issue when relating it to individuals dealing with mental illnesses, it can also be concluded that stigma is evident towards health issues that affect an individual’s physical appearance. Individuals are experiencing stigma because of the many challenges that are brought on by the disease (Jenerette & Brewer, 2010). Many studies show that adaptation in social groups is difficult for individuals, especially children and adolescents, who are experiencing diseases that affect the way they look. With stigmatization comes self-esteem issues, and embarrassment inflicted on these children and adolescents*. Stigma is related to health issues such as sickle cell disease, and leprosy. Jenerette & Brewer (2010) argue that the study directed by Patel and Pathan shows that stigma relating to sickle cell disease may pose as an issue for children due to the symptoms of the disease causing them to look different than their peers.