The Prevention Paradox

The Prevention Paradox is the idea that while preventive measures can greatly reduce the overall risk of negative outcomes in a population, many individuals may not see personal benefits from those measures. For example, a vaccination program can lower disease rates in a community, but a person who doesn't get sick may feel the vaccine was unnecessary. This can lead to a lack of motivation to continue support for preventive health initiatives, despite their collective value, as the benefits are more evident at the group level than at the individual level.