The Impact of Economic Crisis on Health of Greek Population and National Health System

PURPOSE: In this paper, we investigate the impact of economic crisis on Greece's National Health System and population health. Also included is a critical assessment health policies implemented, as compared with other countries, positive proposals. ΜETHODS: We used data from international, European, Greek databases to conduct literature review compile statistics. RESULTS: Greece spent less in 2012 than it did 2007, money sector was for another spending. During period 2010-2015, both Physical Index Mental showed significant decline. Policy planning financing has become increasingly important since crisis. some targeted are being implemented protect poor avoid adverse employment effects. CONCLUSIONS: A time financial tends require more, not less, resources systems meet greater need care increase reliance publicly funded services. crisis, fiscal differed between reflecting policy decisions. achieving balance, sacrifice protection, access, efficiency, quality, outcomes, or equality.