Right, I know this is to be a contentious question, but please do not take offence. I ask this as I live in a country where health care is provided to all, and we can, if we choose, opt for private health care as well.
I DO NOT MEAN TO CAUSE ANY OFFENCE.
The USA has, for those who can afford it, and for those whose insurance pays out, one of the best health care systems in the world. But, life expectancy figures are amongst the lowest in the western world. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_life_expectancy
The average person is more likely to live longer in Puerto Rico, Costa Rica and even Cuba than they are in the USA. Not by much, but still, the USA is the richest and most powerful country in the world, whereas Cuba, Costa Rica and Puerto Rico are no where near as wealthy. Is this something that should be dealt with, and what are the reasons for this?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_infant_mortality_rate
2007-08-27
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