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In 1938 the New Zealand Social Security Act provided a pioneering state medical service. Stimulated by its success the British economist and civil servant William Beveridge published his report proposing a full welfare state for Britain.
The post war UK Labour government took heed of Beveridge's report and on July 5, 1948 they created a public funded healthcare system, the National Health Service as part of their new welfare state. The aim of the founders of the NHS was that the state should care for its citizens "from the cradle to the grave."
President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare, a health insurance program for elderly Americans, into law on July 30, 1965.
Over 95% of the world’s population has health problems, with over a third having more than five ailments.
The post war UK Labour government took heed of Beveridge's report and on July 5, 1948 they created a public funded healthcare system, the National Health Service as part of their new welfare state. The aim of the founders of the NHS was that the state should care for its citizens "from the cradle to the grave."
President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare, a health insurance program for elderly Americans, into law on July 30, 1965.
Over 95% of the world’s population has health problems, with over a third having more than five ailments.
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