Introduction

Education basically involved the transfer of knowledge, skill, habits and abilities from one generation to the next through the process of research, training and teaching. Education is fundamental important because it is the most effective method of ensuring personal growth, reducing poverty, improving national health and boosting economic growth.

Personal growth

Quality education is essential for personal growth. A highly educated and skilled individual manages to work towards a better professions life, get unlimited opportunities and be competent as well (Hanushek 2005). Personal skill development also exposes one a successful life because of high acquired skills

Reduces poverty

Education reduces poverty through increase in employment for educated people. Through education, an individual is able to afford a decent life (Hanushek 2005). Education increases the chances of economic security by creating income opportunities and improving livelihoods of those who are economically disadvantaged.

Improving national health

Evidently, educated people are health conscious and they live longer compared to those who are not educated. Education increases awareness of living a healthy life by engaging in healthy habits such like having a balanced diet, engaging in exercise and having frequent checkups (Hanushek 2005). Also, education increases the room of incorporating technology in medical advancements by developing machines that aid in faster diagnosis and treatment.

Boost economic growth

Human labor is fundamental in economic growth and essentially skilled laborers increases productivity with in turn increases national economy (Hanushek 2005). By the reason of education, an educated labor force easily adapts to new and challenging environments, aid in professional exchange of idea in different work places which enabled development of new ideas.

Conclusion

It is evident that it is only through education that we are able to alleviate poverty, aid in individual growth, increase global economy and ultimately improve people’s health status. Therefore improving education in areas that are marginalized will go a long way in improvement of individual living standards.