why is health fraud dangerous for people’s health?

Health fraud is dangerous for people's health because it often involves marketing products or treatments that are unproven, ineffective, or even harmful. Such fraudulent health products can interact dangerously with other medicines, cause poisoning, delay people from receiving proper medical diagnosis and treatment, and lead to serious or life-threatening harm. Additionally, some fraudulent products may contain hidden dangerous ingredients or banned substances, contributing to adverse drug reactions, increased mortality, and drug resistance. Victims of health fraud can also suffer economic losses and waste valuable time and resources on ineffective treatments. The delay or avoidance of legitimate medical care due to reliance on fraudulent remedies can exacerbate diseases and result in worse health outcomes, including death.