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      <title>Country Comparison by Jessica Fleary</title>
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      <description>Comparison of healthcare between Russia and US</description>
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         <title>References</title>
         <author>jcanale1_2</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>1.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <strong>World Health Organization (WHO). (2023).</strong> <em>Country Cooperation Strategy at a glance: Russian Federation</em>. World Health Organization. <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.who.int/countries/rus/">https://www.who.int/countries/rus/</a></p><p>2.&nbsp; &nbsp; <strong>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2023).</strong> <em>Chronic diseases in the United States</em>. <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/factsheets.htm">https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/factsheets.htm</a></p><ol start="3"><li><p>World Health Organization (WHO). (2023). <em>Russia: Health profile</em>. <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.who.int/countries/rus/">https://www.who.int/countries/rus/</a></p></li><li><p>Buntin, M. B. (2021). Confronting challenges in the US health care system: Potential opportunity in a time of crisis. <em>JAMA</em>, 325(14), 1399-1400. <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2021.1471">https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2021.1471</a></p></li><li><p>5. Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services. (2023). <strong>NHE Fact Sheet</strong>. Retrieved from <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cms.gov/data-research/statistics-trends-and-reports/national-health-expenditure-data/nhe-fact-sheet">https://www.cms.gov/data-research/statistics-trends-and-reports/national-health-expenditure-data/nhe-fact-sheet</a></p></li></ol>]]></description>
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         <title>Other observations</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p><strong>U.S. Healthcare:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Excels in advanced medical technology and high-quality care</p></li><li><p>Struggles with high costs and uneven access</p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Russian Healthcare:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Offers universal healthcare coverage</p></li><li><p>Faces challenges with underfunding and regional disparities</p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Solution:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Both countries need targeted reforms and investments to improve accessibility, efficiency, and overall quality of care.</p></li></ul></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <title>Healthcare delivery system (public / private) Russia </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p><strong>Publicly Funded Networks</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Free Services</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Growing Private Sector</strong></p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <title>Benefits and limitations (US)</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The U.S. healthcare system excels in advanced medical technology and high-quality care for those with access.</p><p><br></p><p>Challenge:  like high costs, uneven access, and complexity. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>Quality of Care (Russia)</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p><strong>Mixed Public and Private Insurance</strong></p><ul><li><p>Example: Medicare and Medicaid</p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Challenges:</strong></p><ul><li><p>High cost</p></li><li><p>Unfair access</p></li></ul></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Healthcare Expenditures (Russia)</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p><strong>PGDP (Public Goods and Services Spending):</strong></p><ul><li><p>7% of the country's GDP</p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>PCE (Per Capita Expenditure):</strong></p><ul><li><p>Approximately $919 USD</p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>GDP Increase:</strong></p><ul><li><p>5.65% in 2019</p></li><li><p>7.6% in 2020</p></li></ul></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <title>Infant Mortality Russia</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>6.3 deaths per 1000 live births&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Life expectancy Russia</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Women: 67 years</p><p>Men: 78 years</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Primary  leading cause of death Russia</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p><strong>High Mortality Rates:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Heart disease</p></li><li><p>Alcohol use</p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Chronic Diseases:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Heart disease</p></li><li><p>Cancer</p></li><li><p>Smoking</p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Infectious Diseases:</strong></p><ul><li><p>HIV/AIDS</p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Disease Breakdown:</strong></p><ul><li><p>50% of deaths from cardiovascular disease</p></li><li><p>15-20% of deaths from cancer</p></li></ul></li></ul><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Population Russia</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>144,494,797</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Age Distribution</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>0-14 years</strong>: 17.8%</p></li><li><p><strong>15-24 years</strong>: 9.9%</p></li><li><p><strong>25-54 years</strong>: 44.8%</p></li><li><p><strong>55-64 years</strong>: 12.8%</p></li><li><p><strong>65 years and over</strong>: 14.7%</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <title>Population US</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>346,144,086</strong></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Age distribution</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>0-14 years</strong>: 18.23%</p></li><li><p><strong>15-29 years</strong>: 20.18%</p></li><li><p><strong>30-64 years</strong>: 45.06%</p></li><li><p><strong>65-84 years</strong>: 14.58%</p></li><li><p><strong>85 years and over</strong>: 1.97%</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <title>Primary  leading cause of death US</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p><strong>Chronic Diseases (U.S.):</strong></p><ul><li><p>Heart disease</p></li><li><p>Stroke</p></li><li><p>25% of deaths</p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Obesity (U.S.):</strong></p><ul><li><p>40% of the population affected</p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Mental Health Issues (U.S.):</strong></p><ul><li><p>Depression</p></li><li><p>Anxiety</p></li><li><p>Substance abuse</p></li></ul></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <title>Life expectancy US</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Women: 80</p><p>Men: 74</p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Infant Mortality US</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>5.4deaths per 1000 live births</p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Healthcare Expenditures (US)</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p><strong>GDP (Healthcare Spending):</strong></p><ul><li><p>17.3% of the country's GDP</p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>PEC (Per Capita Expenditure):</strong></p><ul><li><p>$13,493</p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Fluctuations:</strong></p><ul><li><p>18.8% increase in 2020</p></li></ul></li></ul><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Quality of Care (US)</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p><strong>Quality Care:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Advanced treatments</p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Medical Technology:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Cutting-edge advancements</p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Digital Technology:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Improved accessibility</p></li></ul></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Benefits and limitations (Russia)</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Underfunding - Medical equipment, facilities </p><p>Disparities- Regional, other areas have better care</p><p>Wait times: Long</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Healthcare delivery system (public / private) US</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><ul><li><p><strong>Mixed Public and Private Insurance</strong></p><ul><li><p>Example: Medicare and Medicaid</p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Challenges:</strong></p><ul><li><p>High cost</p></li><li><p>Unfair access</p></li></ul></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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