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Should Healthcare for NCDs Be Equated with Other Goods and Services? — Commodification of Health Care in NDCs

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  • Shen Wang

    (School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen’s University Belfast, United Kingdom)

  • Prof. Xiaobo Lu

    (School of Public Health, China Medical University, China)

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Healthcare services for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) cannot be simply treated as tradable goods or services. The debate surrounding whether healthcare should be equated to commodities is complex, involving economic, ethical, and social considerations. While market-driven approaches can enhance innovation and efficiency, critics caution against the risks of inequality and the erosion of social solidarity. Commodification of NCD healthcare may worsen existing disparities, prioritize profit over patient well-being, and neglect prevention strategies. Balancing efficiency with equity and preventive measures is essential in managing NCDs effectively while addressing the shortcomings of a commodified healthcare system.

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  • Shen Wang & Prof. Xiaobo Lu, 2024. "Should Healthcare for NCDs Be Equated with Other Goods and Services? — Commodification of Health Care in NDCs," Journal of Innovations in Medical Research, Paradigm Academic Press, vol. 3(2), pages 25-29, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bdz:joimer:v:3:y:2024:i:2:p:25-29
    DOI: 10.56397/JIMR/2024.06.05
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