The bar chart illustrates which proportions of 12 European countries’ GDP were spent on their healthcare systems at three points in time, namely 2002, 2007 and 2012.
Overall
, it can be seen that 5 countries, specifically Denmark, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, and Ireland, decided not to change their policies in 2007. Linking Words
However
, their healthcare spending climbed by about 2% in 2012.
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On the other hand
, some rates plateaued throughout the 3 periods, including Belgium, France, Spain, and Switzerland. Their percentages remained the same at 10%, 3%, 8%, and 11% respectively.
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Finally
, there were 3 countries with different trends. Linking Words
For instance
, Luxembourg decreased its financial resources on its citizens’ well-being in the Linking Words
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period only, reaching 7%. Linking Words
Additionally
, the Netherlands reduced its funds continuously by 1% each period. Linking Words
Furthermore
, France had the most fluctuating policy. Linking Words
Firstly
, it increased the percentage to 11%, coming up with the leader, Switzerland, but in 2012, the state’s healthcare spending declined by 2%.
In conclusion, it is noticeable that the rates were very alike, Linking Words
thus
, the states contributed to their citizens’ well-being almost equally.Linking Words
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