Denmark’s health system has improved in several areas, including life expectancy, emergency medical services, and digitalization.
∆Life Expectancy
*life expectancy in Denmark has increased more quickly than the EU average since 2010.
*In 2017, life expectancy reached 81.1 years, which was slightly higher than the EU average.
*This increase is due to reductions in deaths from cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and cancer.
∆Emergency medical services
* Denmark’s emergency medical services (EMS) are highly specialized and use advanced digital solutions.
*The EMS system is designed to provide a timely, efficient, and high-quality emergency response.
∆Digitalization
*Denmark’s health system is highly digitalized, with increased use of telemedicine and internal IT systems.
∆Other improvements
*Denmark has reduced smoking rates among adults and adolescents.
*Denmark has implemented initiatives to prevent cancer and improve access to cancer screening and treatment.
*Denmark has established Learning and Quality Teams to improve the quality of care in areas with large variations.