Emerging economies’ health systems have different needs from rich countries, primarily because: a. They have less income b. They have different population demographics and disease burdens c. They have fewer medical schools and doctors d. They have better weather and need less health care

Emerging economies’ health systems have different needs from rich countries, primarily because: a. They have less income b. They have different population demographics and disease burdens c. They have fewer medical schools and doctors d. They have better weather and need less health care

EBK HEALTH ECONOMICS AND POLICY

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Author:Henderson

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Chapter14: Medical Care Systems Worldwide

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Emerging economies’ health systems have different needs from rich countries, primarily because:

	a.	They have less income
	b.	They have different population demographics and disease burdens
	c.	They have fewer medical schools and doctors
	d.	They have better weather and need less health care

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