finland health
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Finland
Jannat EsmailHSA 6103
Dr. Nancy Shehadeh
About Finland
o Population: 5.4 Million
o 8th Largest country in Europe
o Lowest in population density
Finland’s HealthLife expectancy: M: 78 F: 84
Heart Disease, Alzheimer's, & Stroke
Lifestyle Related Diseases
Mental Health Disorders
Type 1 Diabetes
Top 5Causes of Death
Finland United States
Approximately 26 psychiatrists per 100,000 people.
Suicide Rate: 18.5 per 100,000 people
High rates of depression in one of the “happiest countries”
Over 400,000 on antidepressants
Do not enter a rehab facility unlike the U.S.
Mental Health
Tobacco Use Finland
United States
Healthcare Objectives
Access
Quality
Preventative Primary Care
Universal Healthcare System Socialized healthcare
Healthcare is a public responsibility
Organized care from municipalities
Hospital Districts
Helsinki
Meilahti Hospital
Turku University Hospital
Turku
Healthcare Financing
Healthcare spending is 8.9% of the GDP
18th in expenditure per capita
Taxes are the main source of funding
Consequences
Long waiting times
Physician Shortage Outdated Technology
Health system ranks 31st
Un-fragmented, socialized system
Universal health coverage, low cost health care
18th in health expenditures
Value based healthcare
A Comparison
o Health system ranks 38th
o Fragmented, market-based system
o No universal coverage, high cost care
o 1st in health expenditures
o History of volume based healthcare
Finnish Healthcare American Healthcare