To get away from poverty, you need several things at the same time: school, health, and infrastructure - those are the public investments. And on the other side, you need market opportunities, information, employment, and human rights. Hans Rosling employmenthealthhuman share on social
The difference between rich and poor is becoming more extreme, and as income inequality widens the wealth gap in major nations, education, health and social mobility are all threatened. Helene D. Gayle differenceeducationextreme Change image and share on social
By themselves, genetically engineered crops will not end hunger or improve health or bolster the economies of struggling countries. They won't save the sight of millions or fortify their bones. But they will certainly help. Michael Specter bolsterbonecountry share on social
Health food may be good for the conscience but Oreos taste a hell of a lot better. Robert Redford consciencefoodgood Change image and share on social
I believe a nation does not maximize its health care until it starts to ask the hard question: How can we prioritize our expenditures to buy the most health care for the most people? We should not apologize for rationing; we should promote it and advance it. Richard Lamm advanceapologizebuy share on social
It has always been the role of government to help solve problems, including and especially health crises. Obesity is a health epidemic across our country, and we have a responsibility as a government and a society to do all we can to promote good nutrition and healthy eating so we can reverse this alarming trend. Richard J. Codey alarmcountrycrisis share on social
It's okay to talk about birth, okay - then menstruation. I first started my advocacy for women's health in the field of reproductive freedom, and the next stage would be bringing menopause out of the closet. Cybill Shepherd advocacybirthbring share on social
Life is a perspective and for me, if a human being has access to school, clean water, food, proper health care, that is the basis of human rights. Gelila Bekele accessbasiscare Change image and share on social
One of the most obvious ways dogs can improve our physical and mental health is via daily walks. Andrew Weil dailydoghealth Change image and share on social
Self-esteem is as important to our well-being as legs are to a table. It is essential for physical and mental health and for happiness. Louise Hart essentialesteemhappiness Change image and share on social