1. Coronary Heart Disease

2. Stroke

3. Hypertension

4. Kidney Disease

5. Diabetes Mellitus

6. Influenza and Pneumonia

7. Lung Disease

8. Breast Cancer

9. Lung Cancers

10. Alzheimers & Dementia

1. Heart Disease

2. Cancer

3. Unintentional Injuries

4. Stroke

5. Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease

6. Alzheimers Disease

7. Diabetes

8. Kidney Disease

9. Chronic Liver Disease

10. Covid 19

Private insurance system is limited to wealthier populations, it’s used for faster/better care in urban areas.

Approximately 30% of Morocco‘s population, lack any form of health insurance coverage.

Most insurance is private, employer sponsored, or via ACA marketplace.

8.2% of the population in the United States are uninsured.

• Population of 334.9 million as of 2023

• 6% is between the ages of 0 and 4

• 10% is between the ages of 5 and 12

• 7% is between the ages of 13 and 17

• 9% is between the ages of 18 and 24

• 14% is between the ages of 25 and 34

• 13% is between the ages of 35 and 44

• 12% is between the ages of 45 and 54

• 13% is between the ages of 55 and 64

• 16% is aged 65 and above

Economics

• Sits at a moderately high $82,769 per capita.

Social issues that can affect health

• Disparities in access and quality of care available to consumers among urban and rural communities leading to delayed diagnoses and inadequate treatment.

• Limited access to healthy food and recreational spaces free of environmental hazards (such as pollution) leading to a variety of chronic diseases (such as diabetes and other chronic heart conditions)

  
  

  
  

• Population of 37.7 million as of 2023

• 8.4% is between the ages of 0 and 4.

• 14.2% is between the ages of 5 and 12.

• 8.4% is between the ages of 13 and 17.

• 10.8% is between the ages of 18 and 24.

• 15.0% is between the ages of 25 and 34.

• 14.3% is between the ages of 35 and 44.

• 11.6% is between the ages of 45 and 54.

• 9.0% is between the ages of 55 and 64.

• 8.2% is aged 65 and above.

Economics

• Low income country with a GDP of 3,771 per capita compared to the U.S with 82,769 per capita.

Social issues that can affect health

• Unemployment: 9% unemployment rate has led to wealth disparities and lack of access to common healthcare services for many middle/lower class families.

• Civil unrest due to political tension among surrounding countries leading to mass casualty events and humanitarian crises

• Water Scarcity: 2023 data collection places Morocco at 36% annual freshwater withdrawals  while America sits at 16%. This puts Morocco at a relatively moderate risk, however another natural disaster (such as the recent Al Haouz earthquake of 2023) could further exacerbate the problem.

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• 1.01%

Life expectancy

• Total- 72.6 years old

• Women- 73.7 years old

• Male- 71.5 years old

Healthy Life Expectancy- The average number of years a person can expect to live in "Full Health"

• Total- 62.3 years old

• Women- 61.8 years old

• Male- 62.8 years old

Mortality Rate

• 5.766%

• The leading cause is Ischaemic Heart disease

Morbidity Rate

• Prevalence of Diabetes- 9.2%

• Heart Disease- 80%

• Undernourishment- 6.3%

Infant Mortality Rate

• 14.80 per 1,000

• 0.49%- 0.57%

Life expectancy

• Total- 76.4 years old

• Women- 79.1 years old

• Male- 73.7 years old

Healthy Life Expectancy- The average number of years a person can expect to live in "Full Health"

• Total- 63.9 years old

• Women- 65.1 years old

• Male- 63.8 years old

Mortality Rate

• 9.80 per 1,000

Morbidity rate

• Heart Disease- 21%

  • 702,880

• Cancer- 18.5%

  • 608,371

• Accidents- 6.9%

  • 608,371

Infant Mortality Rate

• 5.40 per 1,000

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• Advanced Medical Technology & Innovation

  • The U.S. leads globally in medical research, pharmaceutical development, and cutting-edge technologies.

• World-Class Medical Specialists and Institutions

  • Access to highly trained specialists and world renowned hospitals such as Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, and Johns Hopkins.

• Rapid Access in Emergency Situations

  • Emergency care is widely accessible and generally provided quickly, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay at the time.

Limitations

• High Costs

  • The U.S. spends more per capita on healthcare than any other country, yet health outcomes (like life expectancy) are not always better. Out-of-pocket costs, insurance premiums, and prescription drug prices are also often very high.

• Lack of Universal Coverage

  • Unlike many other developed countries, the U.S. does not have a universal healthcare system. Millions remain uninsured or underinsured.

• Health Disparities

  • Income, geography, and insurance status significantly affect access to care and health outcomes.

• Complexity

  • The system is difficult to navigate, with multiple payers (private insurers, Medicare, Medicaid) and complex billing procedures leaving many patients lost or choosing not to opt out of care altogether.