Health Care - Japan and United States

Abstract: This 6 page paper compares different aspects of the health care system in these two countries. As such, it comments on a variety of issues and provides a great deal of statistical data. Examples include: infant mortality rates, life expectancy, expenditures per capita, availability of medical technology, percentage each government spends, impact of an aging population. The writer also discusses medical training, changes in the Japanese health care system, and research. Statistical data are included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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Subcatagory: Japan & Japanese Issues

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