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lazyeyepsycho t1_iz9ex2e wrote

Reply to comment by ra10cracker in Pioneering method can detect 14 types of cancer with a blood test by Logibenq

Fortunately most of the developed world isnt America.

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Spoonbills t1_iz9je09 wrote

The US funds more medical research than any other country. “In terms of absolute expenditures, China is the world's second biggest spender on R&D, with $468 billion versus the United States's investment of $582 billion in 2018 according to OECD's purchasing power parity comparison.”

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lazyeyepsycho t1_iza7ka3 wrote

Thats awesome for the top few %, im sure their promt and fast treatment will soothe peoples angst at $800 a month insurance for a 5k deductible.

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Extranationalidad t1_izd0qti wrote

I do not want to sound as though I am in favor, overall, of the parasitic and broken American medical system. However, substantial investment in medical research matters a lot even when the first round of beneficiaries are the rich.

The number of major advances in genetics, in reproductive health, in cancer treatment, in mental health pharmacology, in reconstructive surgery, etc, all because rich people wanted to make sure that their fetuses were healthy and blond or that their skin moles were promptly removed or that they had constant access to anxiety medications that mixed well with a martini are legitimately vast.

I think it is a mistake to look at the amount of money going into American medical research and conclude that because rich people benefit first that it does not therefore make the world a healthier place.

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Spoonbills t1_izb54m7 wrote

I'm not suggesting it's a good thing. I'm saying there are a lot of US corporations poised to take advantage of medical advances.

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LazyBox2303 t1_izuopmk wrote

You don’t want to use any of the drugs, treatments or surgeries developed in the U.S? I hope your country can provide all that you need.

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lazyeyepsycho t1_izuwja3 wrote

For reference your post is called a strawman argument.

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LazyBox2303 t1_izwmte9 wrote

That may be true. But I would rather you answer my straw man question than discuss the way healthcare is organized in the U. S, I am also interested where you think you should live in order to receive the best healthcare? As for me, I’ve always been happy with the care I’ve received in Los Angeles.

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