Disparities in health expenditure across Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries: Why does the United States spend so much more than other countries? (30th September 2009)
The United States spent 16% of its national income (GDP) on health in 2007, which is by far, the highest share in the OECD and more than seven percentage points higher than the average of 8.9% in OECD countries. This presentation was given by Mark Pearson, Head of OECD Health Division, to the U.S Senate Special Committee on Aging.
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The United States spent 16% of its national income (GDP) on health in 2007, which is by far, the highest share in the OECD and more than seven percentage points higher than the average of 8.9% in OECD countries. This presentation was given by Mark Pearson, Head of OECD Health Division, to the U.S Senate Special Committee on Aging.
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Health: Improving Policy Coherence for Development (Policy Brief) (7th October 2009)
The cost of treating disease is vastly greater than the cost of controlling or preventing disease. In a time of global recession, the disparity in health outcomes between developed and developing countries will most likely widen. The rapid expansion in trade, foreign investment and international travel mean that infectious diseases can have adverse effects not only on health but also on economic growth and security.
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The cost of treating disease is vastly greater than the cost of controlling or preventing disease. In a time of global recession, the disparity in health outcomes between developed and developing countries will most likely widen. The rapid expansion in trade, foreign investment and international travel mean that infectious diseases can have adverse effects not only on health but also on economic growth and security.
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