After World War II, What Factors Accounted for the Shift

question 4

Essay

After World War II, what factors accounted for the shift in leading causes of death in the United States from infectious diseases to chronic diseases?

---

Definitions:

Crop Insurance

Insurance that farmers can purchase that will pay out if crop selling prices or crop revenues fall below predetermined values.

Moral Hazard

A situation where one party takes greater risks because they do not have to bear the full consequences of their actions.

Subsidized

Financial support provided by a government or organization to reduce the cost of producing goods or services, often to encourage consumption or investment.

Co-pays

Fixed amounts paid by patients for healthcare services at the time of service, with the balance covered by insurance.