title: Japan's egalitarian health care system: a brief historical analysis.
abstract: Japan is one of several East Asian countries that share an ethical system of mutual support. A review of Japan's health care system reveals a strong egalitarian ethos often considered unique by outside observers.
authors: School of International Health, University of Tokyo, Japan.
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Ohi
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Akabayashi
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Miyasaka
mesh_terms: D001294:Attitude to Health; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000191:economics / Q000266:history* / Q000592:standards; D005260:Female; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D007564:Japan; D015279:Organizational Culture; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits; D012923:Social Class; D012935:Social Justice / Q000266:history*; D012941:Social Responsibility; D012944:Social Support; D013660:Taxes; D014933:Women's Rights