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Reforms And Performance of the Medical Systems in the Transition States of the Former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe

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The States of the former Soviet Union and eastern Europe inherited acute health problems and introduced numerous reforms in their health sectors in the 1990s. In the initial years of transition most countries experienced increases in morbidity and mortality that were caused by deterioration in health conditions (demographic, consumption, social, environmental) and deficiencies in medical systems. The latter were the result of malfunctioning economies, continued low priority status of health, and ineffective health reforms. Although health trends in the East have become more positive in recent years, they are unlikely to converge rapidly with those in western Europe unless health sector institutions in transition countries are allocated more resources and improve their efficiency and effectiveness.

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  • Christopher Davis, 2001. "Reforms And Performance of the Medical Systems in the Transition States of the Former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe," International Social Security Review, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 54(2‐3), pages 7-56.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:intssr:v:54:y:2001:i:2-3:p:7-56
    DOI: 10.1111/1468-246X.00091
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