Beings Quote by Jacqueline Novogratz
“Human beings tend not to spend money on health preventionally. We tend to spend it on top treatment.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Impact Investing Podcast, 2019
Society tends to allocate resources to treating illness rather than preventing it, reflecting short‑term thinking over long‑term health investment.
In simple terms: We spend on treatment, not prevention.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize preventive health investments.
Themes
healthcare
prevention
resource allocation
behavioral economics
Mood
concerned
optimistic
strategic
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- insurance planning
- corporate wellness programs
- personal health decisions
Key Concepts
public health
economics
policy
behavioral science
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we make preventive health more appealing to investors?
- What policies could shift spending toward prevention?
A Different Perspective
Prevention often lacks immediate visible results, making funding harder.
