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“If you think research is expensive, try disease!” quote by Mary Lasker
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“If you think research is expensive, try disease!”

Mary Lasker

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public Health Advocacy, 1950s

Expensive research is nothing compared to the cost of disease on lives and economies.

In simple terms: Disease costs more than research.

Key Takeaway

Invest in prevention.

Themes

health economics public health prevention

Mood

concerned urgent

Type

advocacy policy

When to use this quote

  • policy planning
  • budget allocation
  • community health programs

Key Concepts

cost‑benefit analysis epidemiology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies value long‑term health over short‑term savings?
  • What incentives encourage preventive research?
A Different Perspective

Prevention requires upfront spending that may be politically unpopular.

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