Medicine and Science from The BMJ
Elections and health in India, the UK, and the USA
May 31, 2024
Abi Rimmer discusses UK parties' health plans, Sanjay Nagral explores Indian politicians' health talk, and Jody Heymann explains impacts of US election on women's health. Topics include NHS plans, health in Indian elections, and women's health issues in the US.
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- Elections globally impact health policies, from NHS plans in the UK to women's health rights in the US.
- Indian elections highlight health challenges, with increased expenditure and tolls on participants and officials.
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Health in UK Elections
The UK elections trigger discussions on health-related plans by political parties. Labour's proposal to reduce NHS waiting lists by creating additional appointments is met with mixed reactions. Concerns among senior doctors arise regarding Labour's plan to reintroduce the annual lifetime allowance on pensions. The integration of the private health sector to meet NHS demand raises questions about staff allocation and effectiveness.
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