Agricultural Quote by Rose George
“When Peru had a cholera outbreak in 1991, losses from tourism and agricultural revenue were three times greater than the total money spent on sanitation in the previous decade.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The New York Times, “Cholera in Peru”, 1991
Investing in sanitation yields far greater economic returns than the costs of disease.
In simple terms: Sanitation saves money and lives.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize public health spending.
Themes
public health
economics
policy
Mood
urgent
concerned
Type
analytical
informative
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- urban planning
- tourism industry
Key Concepts
cost‑benefit analysis
preventive investment
Questions to Reflect On
- What health measures are underfunded?
- How can data drive policy change?
A Different Perspective
Political resistance can delay funding.
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