Nathanson provides a historical look at health care and assesses the U.S. and U.K. health systems before concluding that “ . . . adopting [a] universal care is the USA’s hope [of] reversing health inequalities.” Expanding upon Nathanson’s ideas, Marmot outlines contributory health factors, the income and health link, and policy issues before drawing attention to policy issues. With these factors in mind, Oliver shows that comprehensive care is most effective in cost, coverage, and equity by considering the pros and cons of universal care, and discussing the economic aspects of health care regarding the United States. Marsland accepts the strength of the U.K. health system; however, he disputes socialist medicine as the cause. Further, He stresses
