Why Did the Established Programs Financing (EPF) Mechanism of Funding

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why did the Established Programs Financing (EPF) mechanism of funding become inadequate for health care?

• A)The government imposed many corporate tax cuts.
• B)Health care spending increased dramatically, causing provincial and territorial overspending.
• C)The cost of education took up more dollars than had been anticipated.
• D)The population of Canada increased much faster than was anticipated.

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Definitions:

Lymph Node

A small, bean-shaped structure that is part of the lymphatic system, which helps the body fight infection and disease.

Cellular Damage

Harm that occurs at the cellular level, potentially leading to malfunction or diseases.

Antigens

Foreign substances or toxins that induce an immune response in the body, especially the production of antibodies.

Diverticulosis

The condition of having diverticula, which are small bulging pouches, in the intestinal wall, that may or may not cause discomfort or other symptoms.