Universal Healthcare
Definition
This is a healthcare system in which all residents have access to healthcare services without suffering financial hardship.
Analogy
Imagine going into a grocery store where everyone can get what they need regardless of how much money they have in their wallet. That's universal healthcare - everyone gets the care they need without worrying about cost.
Related terms
Single-Payer System: This is a type of universal healthcare where one entity (usually the government) pays for all healthcare costs.
Health Equity: This refers to efforts to eliminate disparities in health status among different population groups due to differences in living conditions, lifestyle habits, etc.
Preventive Care: This refers to measures taken for disease prevention, as opposed to disease treatment.
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