U S Health in International Perspective Shorter Lives Poorer Health 1st Edition by Laudan Aron, Steven Woolf ISBN 0309264146 9780309264143

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ISBN 10: 0309264146
ISBN 13: 9780309264143
Author: Laudan Aron, Steven Woolf

The United States is among the wealthiest nations in the world, but it is far from the healthiest. Although life expectancy and survival rates in the United States have improved dramatically over the past century, Americans live shorter lives and experience more injuries and illnesses than people in other high-income countries. The U.S. health disadvantage cannot be attributed solely to the adverse health status of racial or ethnic minorities or poor people: even highly advantaged Americans are in worse health than their counterparts in other, “peer” countries.

In light of the new and growing evidence about the U.S. health disadvantage, the National Institutes of Health asked the National Research Council (NRC) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to convene a panel of experts to study the issue. The Panel on Understanding Cross-National Health Differences Among High-Income Countries examined whether the U.S. health disadvantage exists across the life span, considered potential explanations, and assessed the larger implications of the findings.

U.S. Health in International Perspective presents detailed evidence on the issue, explores the possible explanations for the shorter and less healthy lives of Americans than those of people in comparable countries, and recommends actions by both government and nongovernment agencies and organizations to address the U.S. health disadvantage.

U.S Health in International Perspective Shorter Lives Poorer Health 1st Edition Table of contents:

• Chapter 1: Health Disparities and Outcomes in High-Income Countries

  • A comparative look at health indicators (life expectancy, disease burden, etc.)
  • Understanding the health gap: Are U.S. health outcomes an anomaly?
  • Cross-national data on morbidity and mortality

• Chapter 2: Socioeconomic Factors and Health

  • The role of income inequality, poverty, and education in health outcomes
  • How social determinants influence health disparities
  • Comparison of U.S. socio-economic indicators with peer nations

• Chapter 3: Health Care Systems and Access to Care

  • The impact of health care systems on population health
  • U.S. health care model vs. systems in other high-income countries
  • Accessibility, quality, and affordability of health care

• Chapter 4: Lifestyle Factors and Public Health

  • Diet, physical activity, substance use, and mental health in shaping health outcomes
  • Comparative analysis of lifestyle-related diseases (e.g., obesity, heart disease)
  • How lifestyle factors contribute to the U.S. health disadvantage

• Chapter 5: The Role of Policy in Shaping Health

  • National health policies and their effect on population health
  • Policy innovations in other countries and their impact
  • Lessons from abroad for improving U.S. health outcomes

• Chapter 6: Environmental and Community Factors

  • The influence of the physical environment (pollution, built environment) on health
  • The importance of community engagement and public health infrastructure
  • U.S. vs. other high-income countries in environmental health

• Chapter 7: Mental Health and Social Support Networks

  • Mental health disparities and their impact on overall health
  • Social safety nets and their role in improving population health
  • Cross-national comparisons of mental health systems and outcomes

• Chapter 8: A Call for Action: Bridging the Gap in U.S. Health

  • Addressing the root causes of health disparities in the U.S.
  • Proposals for reform: Health care, policies, and social supports
  • Recommendations for U.S. health improvements based on international models

• Conclusion: Moving Toward Better Health

  • Summary of key findings
  • Future challenges for the U.S. in improving health outcomes
  • The path forward: Implementing evidence-based solutions

• Appendices

  • Data tables and additional resources
  • Methodological notes and research sources
  • Glossary of terms

• Index

  • Quick reference guide to key topics, terms, and health indicators

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