Report Published: "Personal Accident and Health Insurance in Japan, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017"
Japan has the world's oldest population, with people aged 65 years and above accounting for 25.0% of the total population at the end of April 2013. Japan operates a universal health cover system, and health insurance is mandatory for every individual in Japan. This has resulted in a rise in government welfare and healthcare expenditure in Japan. Healthcare expenditure as a percentage of GDP increased from 8.6% in 2008 to 9.8% in 2012. Increased demand for healthcare services and rising...
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