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Comparative analysis of the Philippine healthcare system and US health care system



Comparative analysis of the Philippine healthcare system and US health care system

Introduction

Philippines country is located on the map between the South China Sea and Pacific Ocean, and it is also known as an archipelago of the South-East Asian region. Whereas, on the demographic scale to the south of China there poses several republic states, and across the north of Philippines include Korea and Japan. In addition to this, the country is generally comprised of almost 7107 island and among them Luzon is considered as the largest of all.

Further, the capital of the country is located at the north of largest island, thus the total surface of Philippines land is calculated at approx 343 282 square kilometers, this country also contain a largest coastline which is approximately 36289 kilometers long. In addition to this, majority of the country is situated across huge mountains with constricted lands. Moreover, the temperature of the country is generally very hot, and its lowest temperature for past 15 years has been recorded within the range of15.6 to 21.1 degree centigrade

The Philippines has a total land area of 343 282 square kilometers, and a coastline stretched to 36 289 kilometers. Its terrain is mostly mountainous, with narrow to extensive coastal lowlands. It has a tropical and maritime climate, characterized by relatively high temperatures, high humidity and abundant rainfall. Its lowest temperatures are recorded in mountain areas at between 15.6 °C (60 °F) and 21.1 °C (70 °F) during the months of December, January and February. The highest temperatures of up to 35 °C (95 °F) occur during the dry season from December to May. The country's rainy season is from June to November, although a significant part of the country experiences continuous rainfall throughout the year. Because of its location in the typhoon belt of the Western Pacific, the Philippines experiences an average of twenty typhoons each year during its rainy season. In addition, the country is along the “Pacific Ring of Fire”, where large numbers of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. These factors combine to make the country one of the most disaster-prone areas of the globe.

In 2007, the total population reached 88.57 million, distributed among the island groups of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The projected population for 2010, based on National Statistics Office's (NSO) 2000 national census, is 94.06 million, making it the 12th most populous country in the world. Rapid urbanization in the Philippines, particularly in Metropolitan Manila, continues to create problems such as housing, road traffic, pollution and crime.

Economic Context

The Philippines is considered a low middle-income country, with a per capita income of about US$ 1620 in 2007 according to the World Bank. In 2009, its GDP amounted to almost Php 7.67 trillion or US$ 159.3 billion. About 55.15% of its GDP comes from service industries, while industry and agriculture contribute 29.93% and 14.92% to GDP, respectively. Agriculture remains the major economic activity, with rice and fish the leading products ...