Universal healthcare outcomes 4 dq 1

Health outcomes can be affected by the United Kingdom’s diverse demographics, healthcare system and lifestyle. The average life expectancy of 81 years is longer than the United States (OECD, 2019,). The reason for this could be due to the fact that there is a well-developed public health care system in place, which offers preventative services like immunizations and a network of clinics and hospitals throughout the nation. UK residents have also lower rates for certain diseases or illnesses such as cancer, heart disease and stroke when compared to their American counterparts.

Other factors can also influence health long term, including socioeconomic status. It has been proven that this factor affects life expectancy across countries. Researchers have found that people living in poverty are more likely to live shorter lives on average because they lack access to resources and quality health care. (WHO,2020). Thus it’s important for governments and other organizations take into account these factors when assessing overall health outcomes both domestically and internationally.

Conclusion: While there may be differences in health outcomes between people who live in the UK and those living the US, both nations have relatively high standards of care that make them among the world’s longest-lived populations.