Country Comparison by Kaylin Johnston https://padlet.com/kjohnston2021/m8u9umpc4yzm1ftm Comparison of the Healthcare in the U.S. vs. Denmark en-us 2024-11-14 00:37:44 UTC 2024-11-14 19:54:10 UTC hello@padlet.com United States kjohnston2021 https://padlet.com/kjohnston2021/m8u9umpc4yzm1ftm/wish/3216087022 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

    • ]]>     2024-11-14 00:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kjohnston2021/m8u9umpc4yzm1ftm/wish/3216097523     United States kjohnston2021 https://padlet.com/kjohnston2021/m8u9umpc4yzm1ftm/wish/3216097910 Life expectancy: Approximately 77.3 years

    Infant mortality: 5.8 deaths per 1,000 live births

    ]]>     2024-11-14 00:49:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kjohnston2021/m8u9umpc4yzm1ftm/wish/3216097910     Denmark kjohnston2021 https://padlet.com/kjohnston2021/m8u9umpc4yzm1ftm/wish/3216098053 Life expectancy: Approximately 81.3 years

    Infant mortality: 3.2 deaths per 1,000 live births

    ]]>     2024-11-14 00:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kjohnston2021/m8u9umpc4yzm1ftm/wish/3216098053     United States kjohnston2021 https://padlet.com/kjohnston2021/m8u9umpc4yzm1ftm/wish/3216098831 Per Capita: Approximately $12,742

    Percentage of GDP: About 18.3%

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    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


    • ]]>     2024-11-14 00:51:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kjohnston2021/m8u9umpc4yzm1ftm/wish/3216100327     United States kjohnston2021 https://padlet.com/kjohnston2021/m8u9umpc4yzm1ftm/wish/3216100624 Benefits:

    • Shorter wait times for scheduled procedures

    • Access to cutting-edge treatments

    Limitations:

    • High costs

    • Significant uninsured population

    • Disparities in access and quality

    ]]>     2024-11-14 00:51:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kjohnston2021/m8u9umpc4yzm1ftm/wish/3216100624     Denmark kjohnston2021 https://padlet.com/kjohnston2021/m8u9umpc4yzm1ftm/wish/3216100898 Benefits:

    • Universal coverage

    • Low out-of-pocket costs

    • High patient satisfaction

    Limitations:

    • Potential for longer waits for certain procedures

    ]]>     2024-11-14 00:51:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kjohnston2021/m8u9umpc4yzm1ftm/wish/3216100898     United States kjohnston2021 https://padlet.com/kjohnston2021/m8u9umpc4yzm1ftm/wish/3216101441 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.

    ]]>     2024-11-14 00:52:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kjohnston2021/m8u9umpc4yzm1ftm/wish/3216101441     Denmark kjohnston2021 https://padlet.com/kjohnston2021/m8u9umpc4yzm1ftm/wish/3216101501 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.

    ]]>     2024-11-14 00:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kjohnston2021/m8u9umpc4yzm1ftm/wish/3216101501     kjohnston2021 https://padlet.com/kjohnston2021/m8u9umpc4yzm1ftm/wish/3216209846 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


    OECD/European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies (2021), Denmark: Country Health Profile 2021, State of Health in the EU, OECD Publishing, Paris/European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, Brussels. https://health.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2021-12/2021_chp_da_english.pdf


    O’Neill, A. (2024a, July 4). Denmark - age structure 2022. Statista. https://www.statista.com/statistics/317269/age-structure-in-denmark/


    O’Neill, A. (2024b, July 4). United States - age distribution 2022. Statista. https://www.statista.com/statistics/270000/age-distribution-in-the-united-states/#:~:text=This%20statistic%20depicts%20the%20age,over%2065%20years%20of%20age.&text=The%20United%20States%20of%20America,as%20can%20be%20seen%20above.


    Tikkanen, R., Tikkanen, R., Osborn, R., Mossialos, E., Djordjevic, A., & Wharton, G. A. (2020a, June 5). Denmark. The Commonwealth Fund. https://www.commonwealthfund.org/international-health-policy-center/countries/denmark


    Top 10 most common health issues. University of Rochester Medical Center. (n.d.). https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/senior-health/common-issues/top-ten.aspx


    Wager, E., Telesford, I., Rakshit, S., Kurani, N., & Cox, C. (2024, October 9). How does the quality of the U.S. health system compare to other countries?. Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker. https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/chart-collection/quality-u-s-healthcare-system-compare-countries/

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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

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