Genetically modified foods have often been praised for having an impact on the health of people and mortality. There are studies that indicate modified foods such as golden rice can help improve the health of the elderly, can prevent untimely deaths or deaths due to poor health and several common medical conditions. Genetically modified foods can also prevent blindness. In a way, golden rice can help the elderly live longer and people in general would be healthier, thus free of ailments. This can have a very positive bearing on the economy of any country that spends a considerable part of its annual budget on healthcare.