International Living's Overview of Health Care in Croatia
Croatians enjoy good health, with life expectancy on a par with North America and other European countries. Although fast food outlets are burgeoning, the country's agriculture and fishing industries mean there's no excuse for not eating healthily. Most of the selection in the markets isn't of the mass-produced variety. When you're traveling around Croatia and the islands, you'll notice that everyone has something growing--from tomatoes to lavender--in small plots outside their homes. One expat who has moved to Croatia reports: "All the market vegetables are organic." Those in work and their families have access to state health care, which is covered by government-subsidized medical insurance. However, you would need to be paying the equivalent of Social Security to access it. In any case, most expats choose to go private. All major population centers have decent health care facilities. Zagreb is the best served with a large general hospital, Sveti Duh, which offers seven specialized polyclinics and 13 medical centers.
Health Care in Croatia
International Living's Overview of Health Care in Croatia
Croatians enjoy good health, with life expectancy on a par with North America and other European countries. Although fast food outlets are burgeoning, the country's agriculture and fishing industries mean there's no excuse for not eating healthily. Most of the selection in the markets isn't of the mass-produced variety. When you're traveling around Croatia and the islands, you'll notice that everyone has something growing--from tomatoes to lavender--in small plots outside their homes. One expat who has moved to Croatia reports: "All the market vegetables are organic." Those in work and their families have access to state health care, which is covered by government-subsidized medical insurance. However, you would need to be paying the equivalent of Social Security to access it. In any case, most expats choose to go private. All major population centers have decent health care facilities. Zagreb is the best served with a large general hospital, Sveti Duh, which offers seven specialized polyclinics and 13 medical centers.