According to the Swiss Federal Constitution (Art. 2 para. 3 BV), the Swiss Confederation ensures the greatest possible equality of opportunity among its citizens. Switzerland has an exemplary healthcare system internationally, which is conducive to a fair distribution of opportunities for good health. Health equity is a key objective of health policy and means that as many people as possible have the same opportunities to develop, maintain and, if necessary, restore their health. But is this really the case?
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