Health Economic
Over the last several years. Thailand's economy has recovered from the problems resulting from the economic crisis in 2540 and has had several social and economic changes that cause economic growth. Social and economic development Implementation of policy and economic measures of the government to use the market mechanism as an important tool. The solution to the imperfections of the market forces that exist or occur in the future, a more complete. So that market forces can be fully functional. However ideas about trade economic system continues to focus on the implementation of economic goals two reasons: the economic performance (Economic Efficiency) and Economic Justice (Economic Equity) and considering the basics. Economic Digest fields will be found that there are imperfections in the market mechanism in many respects in many fields. Especially in the field of public health
In economics, public health is a branch of the economy that are very important to the stability and security of the country. The stability and security of current and future economic and social aspects that are fundamental conditions. And is an important mechanism in the development of human resources in the future. Health is a product of abstraction known as the public goods (Public Goods) and Personal Products (Private Goods) at the same time. As part of its public consider the side effects of the illness. That may be transmitted to another person, such as the outbreak of SARS, etc. are personal items that could be viewed from a single individual. May afford certain medical services, such as personalized services to the individual patient. Since health is a product of the type and characteristics of different varieties ranging from disease prevention to health promotion. Healthcare Until the restoration of health, both physical and mental. This does not include the raw materials used in production, such as health services. Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare And the medical staff, which is very complicated. Make policies and measures To monitor their effectiveness and economic justice can not be achieved easily. And can not be done unilaterally by the government. Furthermore, the behavior of individuals also have an impact on demand. And the supply of healthcare significantly with (Candle Projection Kiranandana, 2539).
The comparative data between countries. In its report, the World Bank (World Development Report, 2000) presents the differences in health status and economic base of the countries around the world. Considering that Thailand, which has a relatively good position compared to other Asian countries. The budget allocation for health in a relatively high proportion. But also the rate of infant mortality rate is relatively high compared to many countries. The proportion of low birth weight, also coordinates over standard conditions. A relatively large proportion of the population, compared to one doctor who is likely to be reflected in public health problems greatly Thailand.
In private comments Believe that the situation of public health as well as ongoing concerns. It is regarded as a public health issue, it's not economics. In terms of issues, including differences in the quality of service received that the disparity in receiving. And access to health services appear to be very different, and more. Especially in terms of quality of service. Even in the light of demographic changes on entering the elderly. Because of poverty and behavior May result in the loss in productivity of manpower to reflect on the condition of illness, disability and disabled with very high costs for medical treatment and rehabilitation in the future. And in the near future is likely to affect stability. And social and economic security of every person.