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Nursing Home Care: A Global Comparison by Reg Lagarteja is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document compares nursing home settings and long-term care systems across 10 countries. It finds that while all countries have aging populations, the rate and organization of long-term care varies significantly between nations due to differences in health systems, funding, and social support structures. Specifically, Iceland has the highest rate of institutionalization despite having a younger population than Sweden, likely due to differences in community support. All countries face increasing demands

Author

Reg Lagarteja

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EN