Switzerland, Argentina, Bangladesh

SWITZERLAND, ARGENTINA, BANGLADESH

SWITZERLAND

• Located in Europe • It’s largest city is Zurich • Produces the most chocolate in the world • Assisted suicide is legal

BANGLADESH

• Located in South Asia • 8th most populous country in the world • Half of their residents are in the farming industry • Known for garment manufacturing

ARGENTINA

• Located in South America • 8th largest country in the world • Home of Pope Francis & soccer player Lionel Messi • Well known for their production of wine and famous beef

Country

Gross National or Domestic Product

Population

Per capita GDP

Switzerland

678.97 Billion USD (2018)

8.42 Million (2018)

80,037 USD (2018)

Argentina

637.59 Billion USD (2017)

44.6 Million (2017)

10398.09 USD (2017)

Bangladesh

267.00 Million USD (2017)

164.7 Million (2017)

3,522 USD (2017)

Switzerland Total Expenditure for Health

187% (2014)

Per capita 154,776 (2014) expenditure USD $

Argentina

Bangladesh

75.57% (2014)

2.03% (2014)

9683 USD (2014)

493 USD (2014)

Total number of manpower in the health sector

222.3 per 100,000

3.86 per 10,000 (MD) 0.48 per 10,000 ( RN, MW)

3.05 per 10,000 (MD) 1.07 per 10,000 (RN)

Population per hospital bed ratio

4.7 per 1,000

3.06 per 1,000

0.6 per 1,000

Switzerland

Argentina

Bangladesh

Life Expectancy at Birth

81-85

76

72

Crude Death Rate

8.13 per 1,000

7.6 per 1,000

5.2 per 1,000

Leading cause of Mortality

CVD Malignant tumors

Ischemic heart disease LRI Stroke Alzheimer’s disease

Stroke Ischemic HD COPD Neonatal disorders LRI Drowning

Leading cause of Morbidity

Diabetes Depression & anxiety disorder Ischemic heart disease Alzheimer’s disease COPD Lung Cancer

Ischemic heart disease LRI Diabetes Road Injuries COPD Depressive and anxiety disorders

Depression & anxiety disorders Neonatal disorder Congenital defects COPD Stroke Diabetes

ANALYSIS Table 1 - Switzerland is the least populous among the three but has the biggest GDP as compared to Bangladesh, the most populous but produces the smallest GDP. Table 2 - Switzerland has allotted 187% for their total expenditures on health and has 4.7 bed per 1,000 people thus, implying more than optimum quality and health care of the people is met. Table 3 - Bangladesh as the smallest crude death rate despite their country’s allotment on their total expenditure for health. - All three countries have commonalities on their causes of morbidity and mortality which primarily were health conditions that were related lifestyle or mental health/well-being. - Morbidity and mortality causes among the three deferred wherein, Bangladesh has causes due to neonatal related conditions which may be caused by nature of occupation, lack of health care, or poverty.