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Universal Health Care Statistics

Universal health care systems worldwide cost less and often achieve better health outcomes.

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99% of Canadians have universal health coverage, reducing uninsured-related deaths by 45,000 annually vs US estimate

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In universal France, 100% coverage for essential services, with only 0.1% catastrophic health spending, WHO 2022

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Germany's universal system ensures 99% access to primary care within 24 hours

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Australia's Medicare provides free GP visits to 98% population, reducing barriers

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UK's NHS offers universal dental coverage for children 100%, adults subsidized

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Sweden's universal care has 95% specialist access within 90 days

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Japan's universal insurance mandates coverage, 0% uninsured rate 2023

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Netherlands 99.9% coverage, with low-income subsidies for premiums

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Denmark universal system covers 100% preventive services free

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Norway's universal care ensures 100% hospital access regardless of income

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Finland 100% coverage for mental health services universally

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Belgium's universal mutualities cover 99%, with compulsory insurance

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Switzerland 99.5% mandatory coverage reduces equity gaps

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Austria universal provides equal access, Gini coefficient health 0.15 low inequity

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New Zealand universal covers 98% Maori population equally

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Italy's SSN universal eliminates copays for low-income 40% population

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Spain universal SNS 99% coverage, rural access 95%

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Portugal SNS free for chronically ill 25% population

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South Korea universal NHI 97% coverage including migrants

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Israel's universal baskets services to 100%, low-income exemptions

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Czech universal covers 100%, dental for children free

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Poland NFZ universal 99%, rural clinics 90% access

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Hungary universal NEAK 100% coverage, pharma subsidies 80%

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Slovakia universal 99.8%, free preventive checks

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Slovenia universal 100%, equal access urban-rural

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Estonia universal e-health enables 99% digital access

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Lithuania universal covers 98%, telemedicine 85% rural

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Latvia universal 99%, family doctor all assigned

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Administrative costs in US 31% of health spending vs 3% in Canada universal 2022

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UK's NHS admin overhead 1.5% total budget vs US 25% insurer admin 2021

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Taiwan single-payer admin 2% vs multi-payer 12% average, 2022

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France universal admin 4% health spend efficient billing

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Germany sickness funds admin capped at 5.9% premiums 2023

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Australia Medicare admin 2.3% claims processing fast

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Sweden regional councils admin 6% streamlined IT

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Japan universal claims auto-processed 99% within days, admin 1.4%

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Netherlands Zvw admin 4.2% efficient insurer competition

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Denmark universal admin 3.8% digital records 100%

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Norway NPR admin low 4% national registry

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Finland Kela reimburses 95% claims auto 2 days, admin 3%

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Belgium mutualities admin avg 5.5% regulated

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Switzerland cantonal admin 7% but universal mandates

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Austria social insurance admin 6.2% digital

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New Zealand DHBs admin 5% before reform to 3%

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Italy SSN regional admin 4.8% centralized pharma

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Spain SNS admin 5.1% interoperable cards

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Portugal SNS admin 4.7% e-prescriptions 98%

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South Korea HIRA admin 3.2% big data claims

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Israel HMOs admin 6% efficient panels

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Czech VZP admin 4.5% universal payer

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Poland NFZ admin 5.9% e-health rollout

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Hungary NEAK admin 4.2% card system 100%

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Slovakia admin 5.3% unified IT

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Slovenia ZZZS admin 4.1% low overhead

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Estonia e-health admin 2.5% digital leader

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Lithuania admin 4.8% PSP system

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Latvia NVD admin 5.2% e-services 90%

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In 2021, OECD countries with universal health coverage systems had average health spending per capita of $5,251 USD PPP compared to $12,555 in the US

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Taiwan's single-payer universal health care system reduced administrative costs to 1.5% of total health spending in 2022, versus 8% in the US

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Canada's universal health care saved $3,500 per capita annually compared to US costs after adjusting for age and health status in 2020

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UK NHS universal system kept total health expenditure at 11.3% of GDP in 2022, lower than US 16.6%

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France's universal coverage model resulted in 9.5% GDP health spend in 2021, with 99.9% population coverage

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Germany's statutory health insurance covered 90% of population at 11.7% GDP in 2022

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Australia's Medicare universal system cost 9.8% of GDP per capita $5,200 USD in 2021

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Sweden's universal care spending was $6,262 per capita in 2021, 11% GDP, with universal coverage

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Japan's universal insurance covered 100% at 11.1% GDP, $4,666 per capita 2021

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Netherlands universal system spent 10.2% GDP, $6,338 per capita 2021

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Denmark's universal health care at 10.8% GDP, $5,970 per capita 2021

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Norway spent 10.1% GDP on universal care, $8,406 per capita 2021

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Finland's system 9.6% GDP, $4,923 per capita 2021 universal coverage

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Belgium universal care 10.6% GDP, $5,726 per capita 2021

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Switzerland's mandatory universal insurance 11.3% GDP, $8,049 per capita 2021 despite high costs

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Austria's universal system 10.4% GDP, $6,143 per capita 2021

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New Zealand universal care 9.3% GDP, $4,061 per capita 2021

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Italy's Servizio Sanitario Nazionale universal 8.8% GDP, $3,438 per capita 2021

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Spain universal health care 10.7% GDP, $3,672 per capita 2021

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Portugal's SNS universal 9.3% GDP, $2,821 per capita 2021

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South Korea universal insurance 8.5% GDP, $3,510 per capita 2021

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Israel universal care 7.5% GDP, $3,328 per capita 2021

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Czech Republic universal 7.8% GDP, $2,850 per capita 2021

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Poland universal health care 6.5% GDP, $1,548 per capita 2021

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Hungary universal system 6.9% GDP, $1,760 per capita 2021

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Slovakia universal care 7.2% GDP, $2,150 per capita 2021

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Slovenia universal 8.1% GDP, $2,680 per capita 2021

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Estonia universal health insurance 6.7% GDP, $1,992 per capita 2021

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Lithuania universal system 6.6% GDP, $1,693 per capita 2021

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Latvia universal care 6.1% GDP, $1,420 per capita 2021

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Life expectancy in countries with universal health care averages 81.5 years vs 77.2 in US, OECD 2023

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Infant mortality in universal coverage OECD countries is 3.2 per 1,000 births vs 5.4 in US 2021

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Cancer survival rates for breast cancer are 90.2% in Australia (universal) vs 90.0% US, but higher for others like 89.7% Norway, CONCORD-3 study 2022

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Avoidable mortality rates 65 per 100,000 in universal UK vs 88 US 2019

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Maternal mortality ratio in Canada universal care 8.5 per 100,000 vs 23.8 US 2020

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Diabetes management: HbA1c control <8% in 75% of patients in Sweden universal vs 67% US 2022

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Preventable hospitalizations for chronic conditions 120 per 10,000 in Germany universal vs 250 US 2021

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Suicide rates lower in universal Japan 15.3 per 100,000 vs 16.1 US 2021

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Heart disease mortality 110 per 100,000 in France universal vs 160 US 2021

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Stroke mortality 40 per 100,000 in South Korea universal vs 42 US 2021

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COPD mortality lower 20 per 100,000 in Netherlands universal vs 41 US 2021

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Colorectal cancer screening uptake 75% in universal Denmark vs 67% US 2022

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Childhood vaccination rates 95% MMR in universal UK vs 93% US 2021

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Mental health treatment access leads to 20% lower depression prevalence in Australia universal 4.2% vs US 6.7% 2021

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HIV survival post-diagnosis 85% 5-year in universal Canada vs 82% US 2020

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Kidney dialysis survival 60% 5-year in Japan universal vs 40% US 2021

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Osteoporosis fracture rates lower 15% in universal Sweden due to screening

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Alzheimer's disease management reduces hospitalization 30% in Germany universal

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Asthma control rates 70% in Finland universal vs 55% US 2022

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Obesity-related complications hospitalization 25% lower in Norway universal

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Cervical cancer incidence 7 per 100,000 in universal Portugal vs 8 US 2021

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Prostate cancer survival 92% 5-year in Australia universal vs 90% US

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Lung cancer 5-year survival 20% in UK universal improving to 22% vs 23% US 2022

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85% of Canadians satisfied with universal health care wait times for non-emergency, 2023 survey

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UK NHS 81% public support for universal model despite pressures 2023

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Taiwan NHI satisfaction 80.5% overall 2022

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France 89% approve universal coverage system 2023 Eurobarometer

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Germany 92% satisfied with quality under universal insurance 2022

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Australia Medicare 87% support universal 2023

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Sweden 84% trust universal health care 2023

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Japan 75% satisfied with universal access 2022

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Netherlands 90% rate care good under universal 2023

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Denmark 91% satisfaction highest globally 2023 Commonwealth

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Norway 88% satisfied universal services 2023

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Finland 86% approve universal mental health access 2022

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Belgium 82% support universal mutualities 2023

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Switzerland 70% satisfied despite premiums 2023

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Austria 85% positive on universal access 2022

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New Zealand 89% support universal public system 2023

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Italy 78% satisfied SSN coverage 2023

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Spain 83% approve SNS universal 2023 CIS

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Portugal 80% satisfaction SNS 2022

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South Korea 85% NHI satisfaction 2023

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Israel 82% support universal baskets 2023

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Czech 87% satisfied universal quality 2022

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Poland 76% support NFZ universal 2023 CBOS

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Hungary 79% approve NEAK coverage 2022

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Slovakia 81% positive universal access 2023

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Slovenia 84% satisfaction ZZZS 2022

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Estonia 92% trust e-health universal 2023

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Lithuania 80% approve universal PSP 2022

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Latvia 83% satisfied NVD services 2023

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Written by David Kowalski·Edited by Leah Kessler·Fact-checked by Rajesh Patel

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified Apr 1, 2026·Next review: Oct 2026

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Imagine a health system where countries spend half as much per person, cover everyone, and still achieve better health outcomes than the United States—this is the reality of universal health care worldwide.

Key Takeaways

In 2021, OECD countries with universal health coverage systems had average health spending per capita of $5,251 USD PPP compared to $12,555 in the US
Taiwan's single-payer universal health care system reduced administrative costs to 1.5% of total health spending in 2022, versus 8% in the US
Canada's universal health care saved $3,500 per capita annually compared to US costs after adjusting for age and health status in 2020
Life expectancy in countries with universal health care averages 81.5 years vs 77.2 in US, OECD 2023
Infant mortality in universal coverage OECD countries is 3.2 per 1,000 births vs 5.4 in US 2021
Cancer survival rates for breast cancer are 90.2% in Australia (universal) vs 90.0% US, but higher for others like 89.7% Norway, CONCORD-3 study 2022
99% of Canadians have universal health coverage, reducing uninsured-related deaths by 45,000 annually vs US estimate
In universal France, 100% coverage for essential services, with only 0.1% catastrophic health spending, WHO 2022
Germany's universal system ensures 99% access to primary care within 24 hours
Administrative costs in US 31% of health spending vs 3% in Canada universal 2022
UK's NHS admin overhead 1.5% total budget vs US 25% insurer admin 2021
Taiwan single-payer admin 2% vs multi-payer 12% average, 2022
85% of Canadians satisfied with universal health care wait times for non-emergency, 2023 survey
UK NHS 81% public support for universal model despite pressures 2023
Taiwan NHI satisfaction 80.5% overall 2022

Universal health care systems worldwide cost less and often achieve better health outcomes.

Access and Equity

199% of Canadians have universal health coverage, reducing uninsured-related deaths by 45,000 annually vs US estimate

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2In universal France, 100% coverage for essential services, with only 0.1% catastrophic health spending, WHO 2022

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3Germany's universal system ensures 99% access to primary care within 24 hours

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4Australia's Medicare provides free GP visits to 98% population, reducing barriers

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5UK's NHS offers universal dental coverage for children 100%, adults subsidized

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6Sweden's universal care has 95% specialist access within 90 days

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7Japan's universal insurance mandates coverage, 0% uninsured rate 2023

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8Netherlands 99.9% coverage, with low-income subsidies for premiums

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9Denmark universal system covers 100% preventive services free

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10Norway's universal care ensures 100% hospital access regardless of income

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11Finland 100% coverage for mental health services universally

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12Belgium's universal mutualities cover 99%, with compulsory insurance

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13Switzerland 99.5% mandatory coverage reduces equity gaps

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14Austria universal provides equal access, Gini coefficient health 0.15 low inequity

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15New Zealand universal covers 98% Maori population equally

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16Italy's SSN universal eliminates copays for low-income 40% population

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17Spain universal SNS 99% coverage, rural access 95%

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18Portugal SNS free for chronically ill 25% population

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19South Korea universal NHI 97% coverage including migrants

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20Israel's universal baskets services to 100%, low-income exemptions

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21Czech universal covers 100%, dental for children free

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22Poland NFZ universal 99%, rural clinics 90% access

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23Hungary universal NEAK 100% coverage, pharma subsidies 80%

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24Slovakia universal 99.8%, free preventive checks

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25Slovenia universal 100%, equal access urban-rural

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26Estonia universal e-health enables 99% digital access

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27Lithuania universal covers 98%, telemedicine 85% rural

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28Latvia universal 99%, family doctor all assigned

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Access and Equity Interpretation

The statistics offer a resounding global chorus—almost suspiciously harmonious—that universal health care, in its many forms, is essentially a very polite and efficient way of telling death and financial ruin to take a number and wait their turn.

Administrative Efficiency

1Administrative costs in US 31% of health spending vs 3% in Canada universal 2022

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2UK's NHS admin overhead 1.5% total budget vs US 25% insurer admin 2021

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3Taiwan single-payer admin 2% vs multi-payer 12% average, 2022

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4France universal admin 4% health spend efficient billing

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5Germany sickness funds admin capped at 5.9% premiums 2023

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6Australia Medicare admin 2.3% claims processing fast

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7Sweden regional councils admin 6% streamlined IT

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8Japan universal claims auto-processed 99% within days, admin 1.4%

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9Netherlands Zvw admin 4.2% efficient insurer competition

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10Denmark universal admin 3.8% digital records 100%

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11Norway NPR admin low 4% national registry

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12Finland Kela reimburses 95% claims auto 2 days, admin 3%

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13Belgium mutualities admin avg 5.5% regulated

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14Switzerland cantonal admin 7% but universal mandates

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15Austria social insurance admin 6.2% digital

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16New Zealand DHBs admin 5% before reform to 3%

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17Italy SSN regional admin 4.8% centralized pharma

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18Spain SNS admin 5.1% interoperable cards

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19Portugal SNS admin 4.7% e-prescriptions 98%

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20South Korea HIRA admin 3.2% big data claims

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21Israel HMOs admin 6% efficient panels

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22Czech VZP admin 4.5% universal payer

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23Poland NFZ admin 5.9% e-health rollout

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24Hungary NEAK admin 4.2% card system 100%

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25Slovakia admin 5.3% unified IT

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26Slovenia ZZZS admin 4.1% low overhead

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27Estonia e-health admin 2.5% digital leader

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28Lithuania admin 4.8% PSP system

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29Latvia NVD admin 5.2% e-services 90%

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Administrative Efficiency Interpretation

While the United States spends a staggering portion of its healthcare dollar on paperwork and corporate overhead, nearly every other developed nation demonstrates that providing universal coverage is not only compassionate but astoundingly more efficient.

Economic Costs

1In 2021, OECD countries with universal health coverage systems had average health spending per capita of $5,251 USD PPP compared to $12,555 in the US

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2Taiwan's single-payer universal health care system reduced administrative costs to 1.5% of total health spending in 2022, versus 8% in the US

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3Canada's universal health care saved $3,500 per capita annually compared to US costs after adjusting for age and health status in 2020

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4UK NHS universal system kept total health expenditure at 11.3% of GDP in 2022, lower than US 16.6%

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5France's universal coverage model resulted in 9.5% GDP health spend in 2021, with 99.9% population coverage

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6Germany's statutory health insurance covered 90% of population at 11.7% GDP in 2022

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7Australia's Medicare universal system cost 9.8% of GDP per capita $5,200 USD in 2021

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8Sweden's universal care spending was $6,262 per capita in 2021, 11% GDP, with universal coverage

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9Japan's universal insurance covered 100% at 11.1% GDP, $4,666 per capita 2021

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10Netherlands universal system spent 10.2% GDP, $6,338 per capita 2021

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11Denmark's universal health care at 10.8% GDP, $5,970 per capita 2021

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12Norway spent 10.1% GDP on universal care, $8,406 per capita 2021

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13Finland's system 9.6% GDP, $4,923 per capita 2021 universal coverage

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14Belgium universal care 10.6% GDP, $5,726 per capita 2021

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15Switzerland's mandatory universal insurance 11.3% GDP, $8,049 per capita 2021 despite high costs

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16Austria's universal system 10.4% GDP, $6,143 per capita 2021

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17New Zealand universal care 9.3% GDP, $4,061 per capita 2021

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18Italy's Servizio Sanitario Nazionale universal 8.8% GDP, $3,438 per capita 2021

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19Spain universal health care 10.7% GDP, $3,672 per capita 2021

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20Portugal's SNS universal 9.3% GDP, $2,821 per capita 2021

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21South Korea universal insurance 8.5% GDP, $3,510 per capita 2021

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22Israel universal care 7.5% GDP, $3,328 per capita 2021

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23Czech Republic universal 7.8% GDP, $2,850 per capita 2021

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24Poland universal health care 6.5% GDP, $1,548 per capita 2021

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25Hungary universal system 6.9% GDP, $1,760 per capita 2021

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26Slovakia universal care 7.2% GDP, $2,150 per capita 2021

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27Slovenia universal 8.1% GDP, $2,680 per capita 2021

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28Estonia universal health insurance 6.7% GDP, $1,992 per capita 2021

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29Lithuania universal system 6.6% GDP, $1,693 per capita 2021

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30Latvia universal care 6.1% GDP, $1,420 per capita 2021

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Economic Costs Interpretation

The evidence shows that universal healthcare systems consistently provide comprehensive coverage for far less money, making the American model seem like paying for a gold-plated band-aid with a diamond-studded price tag.

Health Outcomes

1Life expectancy in countries with universal health care averages 81.5 years vs 77.2 in US, OECD 2023

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2Infant mortality in universal coverage OECD countries is 3.2 per 1,000 births vs 5.4 in US 2021

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3Cancer survival rates for breast cancer are 90.2% in Australia (universal) vs 90.0% US, but higher for others like 89.7% Norway, CONCORD-3 study 2022

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4Avoidable mortality rates 65 per 100,000 in universal UK vs 88 US 2019

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5Maternal mortality ratio in Canada universal care 8.5 per 100,000 vs 23.8 US 2020

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6Diabetes management: HbA1c control <8% in 75% of patients in Sweden universal vs 67% US 2022

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7Preventable hospitalizations for chronic conditions 120 per 10,000 in Germany universal vs 250 US 2021

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8Suicide rates lower in universal Japan 15.3 per 100,000 vs 16.1 US 2021

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9Heart disease mortality 110 per 100,000 in France universal vs 160 US 2021

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10Stroke mortality 40 per 100,000 in South Korea universal vs 42 US 2021

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11COPD mortality lower 20 per 100,000 in Netherlands universal vs 41 US 2021

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12Colorectal cancer screening uptake 75% in universal Denmark vs 67% US 2022

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13Childhood vaccination rates 95% MMR in universal UK vs 93% US 2021

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14Mental health treatment access leads to 20% lower depression prevalence in Australia universal 4.2% vs US 6.7% 2021

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15HIV survival post-diagnosis 85% 5-year in universal Canada vs 82% US 2020

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16Kidney dialysis survival 60% 5-year in Japan universal vs 40% US 2021

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17Osteoporosis fracture rates lower 15% in universal Sweden due to screening

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18Alzheimer's disease management reduces hospitalization 30% in Germany universal

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19Asthma control rates 70% in Finland universal vs 55% US 2022

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20Obesity-related complications hospitalization 25% lower in Norway universal

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21Cervical cancer incidence 7 per 100,000 in universal Portugal vs 8 US 2021

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22Prostate cancer survival 92% 5-year in Australia universal vs 90% US

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23Lung cancer 5-year survival 20% in UK universal improving to 22% vs 23% US 2022

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Health Outcomes Interpretation

The statistics suggest that while the American healthcare system excels in treating certain advanced illnesses, universal healthcare systems are demonstrably better at the fundamental, less-glamorous work of keeping populations healthy in the first place, preventing countless early deaths from what should be manageable conditions.

Public Satisfaction

185% of Canadians satisfied with universal health care wait times for non-emergency, 2023 survey

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2UK NHS 81% public support for universal model despite pressures 2023

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3Taiwan NHI satisfaction 80.5% overall 2022

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4France 89% approve universal coverage system 2023 Eurobarometer

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5Germany 92% satisfied with quality under universal insurance 2022

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6Australia Medicare 87% support universal 2023

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7Sweden 84% trust universal health care 2023

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8Japan 75% satisfied with universal access 2022

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9Netherlands 90% rate care good under universal 2023

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10Denmark 91% satisfaction highest globally 2023 Commonwealth

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11Norway 88% satisfied universal services 2023

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12Finland 86% approve universal mental health access 2022

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13Belgium 82% support universal mutualities 2023

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14Switzerland 70% satisfied despite premiums 2023

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15Austria 85% positive on universal access 2022

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16New Zealand 89% support universal public system 2023

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17Italy 78% satisfied SSN coverage 2023

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18Spain 83% approve SNS universal 2023 CIS

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19Portugal 80% satisfaction SNS 2022

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20South Korea 85% NHI satisfaction 2023

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21Israel 82% support universal baskets 2023

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22Czech 87% satisfied universal quality 2022

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23Poland 76% support NFZ universal 2023 CBOS

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24Hungary 79% approve NEAK coverage 2022

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25Slovakia 81% positive universal access 2023

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26Slovenia 84% satisfaction ZZZS 2022

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27Estonia 92% trust e-health universal 2023

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28Lithuania 80% approve universal PSP 2022

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29Latvia 83% satisfied NVD services 2023

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Public Satisfaction Interpretation

Even under immense strain, the world's universal healthcare systems, from Canada to Estonia, manage to achieve a remarkably consistent and commanding public approval rating, suggesting that while no system is perfect, the fundamental model of collective care is overwhelmingly preferred.

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nfz.gov.pl
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NEAK
neak.gov.hu
neak.gov.hu
Reference 23
HEALTH
health.gov.sk
health.gov.sk
Reference 24
GOV
gov.si
gov.si
Reference 25
TERVISEKINDLUSTUS
tervisekindlustus.ee
tervisekindlustus.ee

Reference 26
VLK
vlk.lt
vlk.lt
Reference 27
VISP
visp.gov.lv
visp.gov.lv
Reference 28
THELANCET
thelancet.com
thelancet.com
Reference 29
CDC
cdc.gov
cdc.gov
Reference 30
DIABETESJOURNALS
diabetesjournals.org
diabetesjournals.org
Reference 31
HEALTHSYSTEMTRACKER
healthsystemtracker.org
healthsystemtracker.org
Reference 32
WHO
who.int
who.int
Reference 33
CANCER
cancer.gov
cancer.gov
Reference 34
CANADA
canada.ca
canada.ca
Reference 35
USRDS
USRDS.org
USRDS.org
Reference 36
FOLKHALSOMYNDIGHETEN
folkhalsomyndigheten.se
folkhalsomyndigheten.se
Reference 37
DESTATIS
destatis.de
destatis.de
Reference 38
FHI
fhi.no
fhi.no
Reference 39
GCO
gco.iarc.fr
gco.iarc.fr
Reference 40
CANCERRESEARCHUK
cancerresearchuk.org
cancerresearchuk.org
Reference 41
CIHI
cihi.ca
cihi.ca
Reference 42
SERVICESAUSTRALIA
servicesaustralia.gov.au
servicesaustralia.gov.au
Reference 43
NHS
nhs.uk
nhs.uk
Reference 44
SOCIALSTYRELSEN
socialstyrelsen.se
socialstyrelsen.se
Reference 45
GOVERNMENT
government.nl
government.nl
Reference 46
SUNDHEDSDATASTYRELSEN
sundhedsdatastyrelsen.dk
sundhedsdatastyrelsen.dk
Reference 47
HELSEDIREKTORATET
helsedirektoratet.no
helsedirektoratet.no
Reference 48
STM
stm.fi
stm.fi
Reference 49
EC
ec.europa.eu
ec.europa.eu
Reference 50
GOV
gov.il
gov.il
Reference 51
EZDROWIE
ezdrowie.gov.pl
ezdrowie.gov.pl
Reference 52
NCZISK
nczisk.sk
nczisk.sk
Reference 53
ZDRAVSTVENI-ODZIV
zdravstveni-odziv.si
zdravstveni-odziv.si
Reference 54
E-ESTONIA
e-estonia.com
e-estonia.com
Reference 55
SAM
sam.lrv.lt
sam.lrv.lt
Reference 56
VM
vm.gov.lv
vm.gov.lv
Reference 57
KINGSFUND
kingsfund.org.uk
kingsfund.org.uk
Reference 58
NHI
nhi.gov.tw
nhi.gov.tw
Reference 59
AMELI
ameli.fr
ameli.fr
Reference 60
GKV-SPITZENVERBAND
gkv-spitzenverband.de
gkv-spitzenverband.de
Reference 61
SKL
skl.se
skl.se
Reference 62
ZORGINSTITUUTNEDERLAND
zorginstituutnederland.nl
zorginstituutnederland.nl
Reference 63
NIPN
nipn.no
nipn.no
Reference 64
KELA
kela.fi
kela.fi
Reference 65
MUTUALITESNEUTRES
mutualitesneutres.be
mutualitesneutres.be
Reference 66
ADMIN
admin.ch
admin.ch
Reference 67
GESUNDHEITSKASSE
gesundheitskasse.at
gesundheitskasse.at
Reference 68
AIFA
aifa.gov.it
aifa.gov.it
Reference 69
SANIDAD
sanidad.gob.es
sanidad.gob.es
Reference 70
HIRA
hira.or.kr
hira.or.kr
Reference 71
VZP
vzp.cz
vzp.cz
Reference 72
ZDRAVOTNICTVO
zdravotnictvo.sk
zdravotnictvo.sk
Reference 73
ZZZS
zzzs.si
zzzs.si
Reference 74
E-SEIMAS
e-seimas.lrs.lt
e-seimas.lrs.lt
Reference 75
NVD
nvd.gov.lv
nvd.gov.lv
Reference 76
EUROPA
europa.eu
europa.eu
Reference 77
SOMINST
sominst.se
sominst.se
Reference 78
ZORGINZICHT
zorginzicht.nl
zorginzicht.nl
Reference 79
SANFO
sanfo.ch
sanfo.ch
Reference 80
SOZIALMINISTERIUM
sozialministerium.at
sozialministerium.at
Reference 81
ISTAT
istat.it
istat.it
Reference 82
CIS
cis.es
cis.es
Reference 83
ERS
ers.pt
ers.pt
Reference 84
UZIS
uzis.cz
uzis.cz
Reference 85
CBOS
cbos.pl
cbos.pl
Reference 86
VSP
vsp.lrv.lt
vsp.lrv.lt