Health Care Availability
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost one in 20 U.S. citizens do not obtain needed medical care because of the cost.
Worldwide, 97 million people become impoverished by seeking needed medical care
Social issues in healthcare are also known as social determinants of health
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Different epidemiology issues, and hospital mortality rates interact with these six social factors:
Class/income
Race and ethnicity
Legal status
Gender identity and sexual orientation
Disability
Region
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Social issues in healthcare influence every aspect of our well-being, from our physical and mental health to the treatment we receive from doctors.
The ACA was a health policy based on the idea that healthcare should more or less be a right, at least for a majority of working citizens and legal residents.
From 2011 to 2016, Mylan increased the price of EpiPen, an epinephrine injector that prevents fatal anaphylaxis, by 400%, according to GoodRx.
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Resources: Healthcare Policy Around the World
World Health Organization — Explore the legal side of healthcare around the world
HowStuffWorks — An overview of healthcare systems in 10 different countries
HealthyPeople.gov — A snapshot of global health
World101 — Different models for healthcare from around the globe
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