Comparing Chronic Disease Patterns Between Germany and the Us: International Comparisons of Treatment Patterns, Disease Interactions and Healthcare Use and Costs

This book explores various healthcare topics, with a comparison between Germany and the US, and includes an examination of the following: Background: Chronic Diseases and Their Treatment * Methods * Prevalence and Treatment of Comorbidities among Treated Diabetic Patients and Health Care Use and Spending * Prevalence and Treatment of Comorbidities among Treated Hypertension Patients and Health Care Use and Spending * Prevalence and Treatment of Comorbidities among Treated Lipid Disorder Patients and Health Care Use and Spending * Disease Transitions: Dynamic Extensions * Summary Discussion (Series: Beitrage zum Gesundheitsmanagement - Vol. 35)