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High levels of income inequality and poverty, racism, discrimination, and violence are prevalent.

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Heart disease

Cancer

Chronic lower respiratory disease

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Cardiovascular diseases

Cancer

Respiratory disease

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Obesity

Tobacco usage

Substance abuse

Alcohol consumption

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Tobacco usage

Unhealthy diets

Alcohol consumption

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Life expectancy: Approximately 77.3 years

Infant mortality: 5.8 deaths per 1,000 live births

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Life expectancy: Approximately 81.3 years

Infant mortality: 3.2 deaths per 1,000 live births

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Per Capita: Approximately $12,742

Percentage of GDP: About 18.3%

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Per Capita: Approximately $6,000

Percentage of GDP: About 10.5%

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Medicare

Medicaid

Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Employee-Sponsored Private Insurance

Individual Private Insurance

Veterans Health Administration and TRICARE

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National healthcare system

Secondary healthcare insurance

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Private primary care (mostly no gatekeeping or patients required to register)

Direct access to specialists

Hospitals

Nonprofit hospitals: ~56%

Public or non-profit: ~44%

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Public hospitals

Public clinics

General practitioners (serve as gatekeepers)

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Advanced medical technology and specialized care

Quality can vary based on insurance coverage

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High-quality care with advanced medical technology

Emphasis on Preventative care

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Benefits:

Shorter wait times for scheduled procedures

Access to cutting-edge treatments

Limitations:

High costs

Significant uninsured population

Disparities in access and quality

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Benefits:

Universal coverage

Low out-of-pocket costs

High patient satisfaction

Limitations:

Potential for longer waits for certain procedures

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The U.S. healthcare system has some of the best technology and treatments in the world but also has problems. It's very expensive, not everyone can get the care they need, and some people, especially those with less money, don't get the same quality of care as others.

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Denmark's healthcare system focuses on ensuring everyone gets the care they need and preventing people from getting sick in the first place. This approach helps people stay healthier overall, even though the country spends less money per person on healthcare compared to other countries.

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How does the U.S. healthcare system compare to other countries?. Peter G. Peterson Foundation. (2024, August 15). https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2024/08/how-does-the-us-healthcare-system-compare-to-other-countries

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High rates of smoking and alcohol consumption are prevalent.

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High-income country

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High-income country

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0-14 years ➡️ 17.96% of population

15-64 years ➡️ 64.91% of population

65+ years ➡️ 17.13% of population

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0-14 years ➡️ 16.06% of population

15-64 years ➡️ 63.57% of population

65+ years ➡️ 20.49% of population