| Kasz216 said: Vlad... i've already explained why that ranking is flawed in this thread. You just... kinda ignored it.
Something to note from that report. The United States ranks #1 in responsivness... and between 3-38 in the "Fairness" of responsiveness. 3-38 being too close to call.
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Why is that a bad factor? A country can have the best healthcare in the world, but if only 1% of the population can access it, then it means that the country's healthcare system is deeply flawed. Should a comparison of the healthcare systems across the world not consider this as a factor? It would make no sense NOT to consider it.
The culture does influence overall health, but so does the effectiveness of the healthcare system. Healthcare systems that are geared more towards preventive care typically score very well in that category. Once again, why is it not relevant to consider that as a factor?
That's like saying a mechanic is good because they come to your house quickly and do a great job of taking care of your car when it breaks down. But they only offer that service to 20% of their clients, and the clients they do offer it to they don't give any useful information about how to prevent their car from breaking down in the future because they don't care and know they can make more money if you aren't informed. Responsiveness is not everything.
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