History of Health care in Timeline

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Health care encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases, illnesses, injuries, and other physical and mental impairments. It's delivered by a wide range of health professionals across various fields like medicine, dentistry, nursing, and therapy. Health care includes primary, secondary, tertiary, and public health services, covering a broad spectrum of medical and wellness practices.

5 hours ago : Employers leverage value-based care for employee retention and improved health outcomes, reduce healthcare costs.

Employers are increasingly using value-based care to retain employees, improve health outcomes, and lower healthcare costs through better management and reforms to employer health coverage. These reforms mitigate wage effects.

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1970: Increase in life expectancy across OECD countries

Since 1970, the average life expectancy across OECD countries had a gain of 10 years.

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1980: Worldwide eradication of smallpox

In 1980, the WHO declared the worldwide eradication of smallpox, marking it as the first disease in human history to be eliminated through deliberate health care interventions.

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2011: Health care spending among OECD countries

In 2011, the health care industry across the 34 members of OECD countries consumed an average of 9.3 percent of the GDP or US$ 3,322 (PPP-adjusted) per capita. The US spent 17.7% (US$ PPP 8,508).

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2013: National Health Interview Survey findings

In 2013, the National Health Interview Survey in the United States revealed that skin disorders (42.7%), osteoarthritis and joint disorders (33.6%), back problems (23.9%), disorders of lipid metabolism (22.4%), and upper respiratory tract disease (22.1%, excluding asthma) were the most common reasons for people seeking physician care.

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2020: Healthcare industry accounts for 18% of gross domestic product in the US

In 2020, the healthcare industry in the United States accounted for 18% of the country's gross domestic product.

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