Misconsumption

Misconsumption also called misuse is consumption that brings harmful results rather than benefits - or that brings more harm than benefits. Products commonly ci

Misconsumption

Misconsumption also called misuse is consumption that brings harmful results rather than benefits - or that brings more harm than benefits. Products commonly cited as misconsumption include alcohol,[1] cigarettes,[2][3] and high calorie foods.[3]

Health

MIsconsumption can damage human health, by increasing the rates of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. These diseases account for as much as 85 % of healthcare costs.[4] People who are overweight, or underweight are more likely to undergo problems.[5]

In addition to increasing cancer rates, side-effects of alcohol consumption include road accidents, domestic violence and lost productivity.[6]

Environment

Over-fishing

Consumption of marine fish and seafood can drive over-fishing and other poor fishing practices that damage marine environments and deplete fisheries.[7]

Travel

Overuse of vehicles, and discretionary travel by air and ship generate air pollution, which harms human health and contributes to climate change.

Policy

The European Union estimated that its Common Agricultural Policy resulted in a deadweight loss 13% as of 2008. This resulted from misallocation of resources that transferred benefits from consumers to produces, but with a reduction in total benefits.[8]

Christmas' typical items tend to be more expensive and elaborate than regular items.

Responses

Responses to avoid the costs include:

  • Prohibition (as for drugs or alcohol)
  • Prevention (such as Nutriscore)
  • Discouraging use or encouraging alternatives (virtuous goods)
  • Regulation
  • Phase-outs. (such as for older vehicles that do not meet subsequent standards)[9]
  • Taxes and fees (sometimes referred to as "sin taxes")
  • Favoring or encouraging conservation[10]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Alcohol misuse". nhs.uk. 2017-10-20. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  2. ^ Kennedy, Madeline (2014-12-19). "Cigarette smoking costs weigh heavily on the healthcare system". Reuters. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  3. ^ a b "Misconsumption – The Right Way to Flourish". Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  4. ^ "Chronic Diseases in America | CDC". www.cdc.gov. 2021-01-12. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  5. ^ Boston, 677 Huntington Avenue; Ma 02115 +1495‑1000 (2012-10-21). "Economic Costs". Obesity Prevention Source. Retrieved 2021-07-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ Chen, Simiao; Kuhn, Michael; Prettner, Klaus; Bloom, David E. (2019-09-01). "The global macroeconomic burden of road injuries: estimates and projections for 166 countries". The Lancet Planetary Health. 3 (9): e390–e398. doi:10.1016/S2542-5196(19)30170-6. ISSN 2542-5196. PMID 31538624.
  7. ^ "The Ocean's Silent Killer: Breaking Down Overfishing". Inter Press Service. 2021-06-07. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  8. ^ OECD (2011). "Evaluation of Agricultural Policy Reforms in the European Union". oecd-ilibrary.org. p. 108. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
  9. ^ "European Union Phase out V for vehicules". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  10. ^ "Residents urged to reduce water use". goldcountrymedia.com. Retrieved 2021-07-05.

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