When Compared to Health Care in Other Advanced, Industrialized Democracies

question 50

Multiple Choice

When compared to health care in other advanced, industrialized democracies, the United States has a relatively __________.

• A) low rate of avoidable deaths
• B) high infant mortality rate
• C) high healthy life expectancy at age 60
• D) high return on its health investment

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Definitions:

Community Resources

A variety of services and supports available within a community to help individuals meet their needs and improve their quality of life.

Postparental Family

A family stage where the parents' children have grown up and left home, often leading to adjustments in the parents' roles and relationships.

Terminal Illness

A disease or condition that is considered incurable and is expected to result in the death of the patient within a short period of time, focusing on palliative care to improve quality of life.

Health Insurance

A type of insurance coverage that typically pays for medical, surgical, prescription drug, and sometimes dental expenses incurred by the insured.