The Morning After Pill
Different and Equal or Different and Better: United States vs. Israel
Jacqueline Bratcher Dr. Denise Pica-Branco
HSA 510
Strayer University
February 23, 2013
A universal health care system is something many countries strive for. Many countries do not have stable enough economies to support the implementation of a Universal healthcare system. Though around the world there are few countries that offer universal healthcare to their citizens. 1. Select a country that has universal health care system provided by that country and provide some background information on this country.
The country I have chosen is Israel. Israel is ranked number two in the world for their universal healthcare. It is located in the Middle East. Also, Israel, a country that lies east of the Mediterranean Sea has one of the world’s best implemented universal healthcare systems. The capital of Israel is Jerusalem, but however has an embassy located in Tel Aviv. Israel has “a parliamentary democracy government and is considered a “holy land”. This country is composed of many religions such as, Judaism, Christianity, and Muslim. Israel has played a huge role in the formation of Western and Eastern ideologies and has had a profound impact on the theological and cultural evolution of mankind. The population of this country is 7,590,758 (growth rate: 1.54%); birth rate: 18.97/1000; infant mortality rate: 4.07/1000; life expectancy: 81.07”, according to National Journal in 2012. The form if currency used in this particular country is the Shekel. The shekel is equivalent is to twenty seven cents in American dollars.
Israel is a country with rich fertile land and vibrant culture. The citizens of this country speak either Hebrew or Arabic. Also, in this culture music and dance play a huge part in social influences. Israel is widely known for their role in football and basketball overseas, also Israel has many museums that serve thousands of tourists each year. The
Jacqueline Bratcher Dr. Denise Pica-Branco
HSA 510
Strayer University
February 23, 2013
A universal health care system is something many countries strive for. Many countries do not have stable enough economies to support the implementation of a Universal healthcare system. Though around the world there are few countries that offer universal healthcare to their citizens. 1. Select a country that has universal health care system provided by that country and provide some background information on this country.
The country I have chosen is Israel. Israel is ranked number two in the world for their universal healthcare. It is located in the Middle East. Also, Israel, a country that lies east of the Mediterranean Sea has one of the world’s best implemented universal healthcare systems. The capital of Israel is Jerusalem, but however has an embassy located in Tel Aviv. Israel has “a parliamentary democracy government and is considered a “holy land”. This country is composed of many religions such as, Judaism, Christianity, and Muslim. Israel has played a huge role in the formation of Western and Eastern ideologies and has had a profound impact on the theological and cultural evolution of mankind. The population of this country is 7,590,758 (growth rate: 1.54%); birth rate: 18.97/1000; infant mortality rate: 4.07/1000; life expectancy: 81.07”, according to National Journal in 2012. The form if currency used in this particular country is the Shekel. The shekel is equivalent is to twenty seven cents in American dollars.
Israel is a country with rich fertile land and vibrant culture. The citizens of this country speak either Hebrew or Arabic. Also, in this culture music and dance play a huge part in social influences. Israel is widely known for their role in football and basketball overseas, also Israel has many museums that serve thousands of tourists each year. The
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