Colombia Health Care Issues

Sport is one of the most important factors in the development of a country and a culture. In Colombia, there are a wide variety of sports, not only official, but also traditional and cultural those have been practiced since the Colombian ancestors implemented those in the society. Colombia is considered the third sports power in Latin America behind Brazil and Cuba, as well as the fifth Pan-American level behind United States, Canada, Cuba and Brazil. Here, you will find all information about the development of sport, most prominent athletes, and also the most famous places to practice sports and everything else you will find in Colombia.

Colombia, a country at the northern tip of South America. It touches both Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The landscape throughout Colombia consists of rainforests. The Spanish speaking country is very different towards the country I live in, America, however, there are some similarities between the two. I will discuss the social life, cultural, and economic reasons that each country the way they are in their own way.

In The Healing of America: A Global Quest for Better, Cheaper, and Fairer Health Care (2009), the author of the book, T.R. Reid travels to industrialized democracies to discuss the different methods of health care delivery system used in these developed countries and compare them to the health care system of the United States. According to T.R. Reid (2009), “the thesis of this book is that we can find cost-effective ways to cover every American by borrowing ideas from foreign models of health care” (Reid, 2009, p. 11). This thesis illustrates that the American health care system can manage health care costs effectively and provide care to all by using some of the successful health care delivery models of foreign nations. The purpose of this book analysis is to discuss the four different health care models presented in this book and provide my prioritization or ranking of these models. This analysis also aims to investigate a case known as the Nikki White case described in this book and discuss the lessons learned from it. Furthermore, this analysis is going to provide my remarks on the, “An Apple a Day” comment relative to the Public Health Model. Lastly, in this book analysis, I will share my conclusion on the basic premise of the book along with my take away messages that I will remember into my future as a Public Health professional.

Most of us are familiar with these global terms “American dream” and “drugs cartels”. These thoughts exemplify one the differences between United States of America and Colombia. Despite United States of America and Colombia are located in the same hemisphere significant differences in food, natural resources and tourist attractions make each country quite distinct from the other.

Colombia, republic in South America, situated in the northwestern part of the continent, and bounded on the north by Panama and the Caribbean Sea, on the east by Venezuela and Brazil, on the south by Peru and Ecuador, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. Colombia is the only country of South America with coasts on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The total land area of the country is 1,141,748 sq km (440,831 sq mi). The capital and largest city is Bogotá.

Since 1971 the health care system has deviated from each other. While Canada has had publicly funded national health insurance, the United States has relied largely on private financing and delivery (Goran Ridic). The current health Care act (Canada health act) was introduced in 1984 and it covers almost all the cost of citizens medical cost.  In the course of this period, spending in the United States has grown much more rapidly despite large groups that either not covered or minimally insured.

Prior to The ACA, the United States was primarily composed of a private health care system. This meant that employers, families or individuals would buy health insurance through private insurance companies. There were also Medicare and Medicaid government insurance programs for qualifying individuals. (Bradey, 2016) Typically the Medicare program is reserved for those individuals who have reached retirement age and Medicaid is for the poor. There are exceptions to each of the programs that this paper will not explore.

Colombia according to Proexport Colombia (2013), an agency of the Colombian government concerned with the promotion of the country's tourism amongst other things, is situated in South America's northwest corner and it shares borders with Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Venezuela, and Panama. As the agency further points out, "Colombia is the only country in the region with coasts on both the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean, with a continental area of 1.141.748 km2 (440 829 square miles) and 928.660km2 (358 555

Colombia is a very beautiful country located in South America. Bordered by Panama and the Caribbean Sea by the North, Pacific Ocean by the West, Venezuela and Brazil by the East, and Ecuador and Peru by the South. Colombia declared independence from Spain on July 20, 1810 and was recognized by Spain August 7th, 1819. The currency used in the country are the Colombian pesos. Bogota is the capital being 29th for the biggest city in the world (population wise). The official language of the country is Spanish with also 68 ethnic languages and dialects. Ethnic groups include Mestizo (White and Native American mix), then White and Black. Colombia is a very beautiful country that we should all visit for the following reasons: The geographic location,

Colombia actually hasn't always been called Colombia and its first name was the Republic of Colombia.That name came from the viceroyalty lands that was made up of other Latin American countries, which split apart in 1818 and was when Colombia then adopted its new name. Now their capital is Bogota.The country itself actually sits in quite a scenic place with oceans and mountains all around them. Colombia is in the northern part of South America, between Panama and Venezuela and is also bordering the Caribbean sea(cia). Colombia usually has cool tropical weather with flat coastal lowlands, High lands, The andes and some great plains. Their total area is approximately twice the size of Texas, with 1,138,910 Km of total land. With a population

Colombia is a country on the northwest coast of South America. Colombia shares a border with Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, and Panama. The Caribbean Sea is to its north and the Pacific Ocean is to its west (Sturner). Before Nueva Granada was colonized, Nueva Granada was inhabited by the Chibcha Indians. The Chibcha Indians were divided

Before thinking about going to the United States, you must know what are the differences between your country and the United States. Colombia is one of

However Brazil has emerged being internationally recognized as a leader of one the best public health systems in the world. The difference between the United States and Brazil comes down to one major factor, it is not how much money you spend on health care, but in fact how you take that money and use it resourcefully. Brazil is very good at promoting and taking care of their citizens. In one interview with a student from Brazil I learned that a lot of citizens of Brazil elect to choose private healthcare if they can afford it. The reason they choose to elect private healthcare is because the public healthcare system has limited resources, for every one doctor there are eight hundred and thirty-three patients compared to the United States where the ratio is one doctor for every four hundred and sixteen patients. Due to the doctor-patient ratio in Brazil the system is very strained with so many patients, there is a long delay in care and advanced treatments. Most people with public healthcare only use the SUS if really needed. The public sector has less money available which unfortunately causes a decline in the quality of care. In one comparison that I read about I found out that people in Brazil pay about seven hundred and sixty-five dollars per year for medical care compared the people in the United State that pay an average of seven thousand two hundred and ninety dollars per year. Ultimately the quality of care is higher for those that can pay or have private healthcare. The United States is the same way the more you are able to pay the better the care you receive and I feel this is a sad truth to our

The Colombian government is a republic. It has a long democratic tradition. It is separated into 32 departments. It has one capitol district, Fe de Bogota. The president is the head. He is elected for a four-year term by a national vote. The current president is Juan Manuel Santos. Congress contains the Senate and The House of Representatives. You have to be at least eighteen to be able to vote.

This neighborhood is located in the center of the city. Bogotá is the capital of Colombia and where everyone acts very similar and has the same customs and culture. Bogotá has the perfect climate because e it is located near the equator and it is located in the perfect altitude: 2,600 meters above sea level. It is also located in the savanna of Bogotá, where the land is fertile and it has a lot of beautiful vegetation around it. There is great food, beautiful