Denmark versus UK: which country gets more health for their money?

Denmark is seeing better health outcomes than the United Kingdom, including higher cancer survival rates and longer average life expectancies, per The Conversation (UK). While the UK devotes a larger share of its GDP to healthcare, Denmark spends more per person and invests more heavily in diagnostic equipment like MRI and CT scanners. The analysis suggests Denmark's success stems from a broader welfare state that reduces income inequality and emphasizes prevention, whereas the UK has focused more on treating illness within the National Health Service.

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