The World Health Organization’s “Statistical Information System” is an interactive database that compares health indicators for multiple countries. For this Assignment, you will compare data from the two countries you selected for Discussion 2 with the United States (i.e., compare the same countries in Discussion 2 and the Assignment).
In preparation for this Assignment, consider the value of using standardized quantitative health measures or indicators to compare information internationally. Examine the indicators’ definitions in the Learning Resources, including pages 55-62 of the Shi and Singh (2015) textbook.
Use the WHO website in this module’s Learning Resources to examine country statistics and profiles. Create a table to record data related to three health indicators for the three countries (i.e., the two you have selected to compare with the United States for a total of three countries) as illustrated in the “Module 5 Example” document (located in the Learning Resources).
Once your table is complete, compare the data and analyze it in light of the information presented in this module’s Learning Resources and the research you conducted for Discussion 2. What insights does this comparison give you about health and disease within the US healthcare delivery system and the systems of the other countries you selected?
The Assignment
Write a 2- to 3-page paper in which you: