Health at a Glance: Europe 2014 - Briefing Note for Norway

Excellent population health status and good outcomes associated with acute care reflect a high-performing health system in Norway. Norway’s good health system comes at a cost – Norway’s per capita health expenditure is the highest in Europe.

La Norvège devrait renforcer son dispositif de soins primaires afin de répondre à l’évolution des besoins en matière de santé, selon l’OCDE

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La Norvège est mieux armée que la plupart des autres pays pour faire face au vieillissement de la population.

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