Comparisons Often Are Made About Health Care in Various Countries

question 61

Multiple Choice

Comparisons often are made about health care in various countries. Which of the following accurately describes health care in the United States and in England?

• A) England spends about half the amount on health care as the United States, and its life expectancy is lower and infant mortality rates higher than in the United States.
• B) England, with its universal health care program and lower spending on health care, has higher life expectancy and lower infant mortality rates than the United States.
• C) The United States spends less on health care than does England and has better health outcomes.
• D) The United States spends about twice as much as England does on health care, but higher life expectancy and lower infant mortality rates in the United States justify the spending.

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