A dose of history
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Malnutrition and poor hygiene claimed many lives in 999, and live expectancy has improved markedly since then, as has the number of diseases classified by medical science. Infectious diseases are less of a problem in modern times, and chronic aliments are more of a problem. Medicine was profitable in 999, and this is still the case, though the industry has expanded and is no longer a cottage industry. There is inequality world wide in access to treatment in modern times, just as there was in 999.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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Untrue blues?
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The United Kingdom Conservative party has stressed government support for publi health care and education. The privatization of these services is seen as politically impossible. Deputy leader, Peter Lilley, has stated that the party would increase spending in these areas if it were in government. Lilley seeks to reassure voters on the party's commitments to these services. Private delivery is still seen as an option, within a context of public funding.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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