Treating the common cold costs $31.79 in Cuba and $21 in the United States

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The United States ranks 13th among the most expensive countries in the world, as one treatment costs almost $21, although Bolivia (23) or Ecuador (22) are ahead. However, the study highlights the work done by Cuba (which it considers an example) on prevention, which ultimately reduced spending.

“As the Cuban example shows, prevention saves money and relieves pain over time, and natural remedies offer an effective alternative to expensive medications,” reads the text, which notes three basic tips for avoiding colds : Drink water to stay hydrated, wash your hands regularly and get enough sleep while staying active while awake.

This article uses keyword searches on Google, first in pharmacies, and then in Amazon and other sales pages to search for online sales prices of drugs as a reference. This method has some limitations, since pharmaceutical sales are subject to regulations and prohibitions in many countries around the world, including several European countries or Cuba itself, where the data correspond to “retail sales,” that is, non-legal sales. market.

The article adds: “While the price of common cold treatment varies widely around the world, price aside, the actual costs vary widely even within each country.” This suggests poverty means greater exposure to viruses, among which One reason is overcrowding or lack of hygiene measures.

A person may catch the common cold two or three times a year, and in countries where sick leave is not available, the fact that people are absent from work to avoid losses contributes to the spread of colds. Specifically, according to the study, this costs U.S. companies approximately $25 billion annually.

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