The given bar chart indicates total spendings on health care as from percentage perspective of GDP in 12 European countires during the years of 2002, 2007 and 2012.
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
last
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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