Expensive health care is not always the best health care, says OECD’s Health at a Glance

The OECD’s latest edition of Health at a Glance shows that all countries could provide better health care.

OECD Health at a Glance 2009: key findings for Korea

Korea spent 6.8% of GDP on health, less than the OECD average of 8.9%. Spending per person has grown significantly over the past decade, but remains lower than average. The public sector provides slightly more than half of all health funding.

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Health at a Glance 2009 eXplorer

Use the interactive world map to choose key health indicators from Health at a Glance 2009.

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OECD Health at a Glance 2009: Key findings for Canada

Canada spent 10.1% of GDP on health in 2007, more than the OECD average of 8.9%. Spending per person is also higher than the OECD average.

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OECD Health at a Glance 2009: Key findings for Germany

Germany spent 10.4% of GDP on health in 2007, more than the OECD average of 8.9%. Spending per person is also 20% higher than the OECD average.

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OECD Health at a Glance 2009: Key findings for Italy

Italy spent 8.7% of GDP on health in 2007, slightly less than the OECD average of 8.9%. Spending per person is also slightly lower than the OECD average.

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OECD Health at a Glance 2009: Key findings for Japan

Japan spent 8.1% of GDP on health in 2006 (latest year available), less than the OECD average of 8.9%. Spending per person is lower than the OECD average. Growth in spending per person over the last decade was also lower.

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OECD Health at a Glance 2009: Key findings for the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom spent 8.4% of GDP on health in 2007, a bit less than the OECD average of 8.9%. Spending per person is almost exactly the OECD average. A decade ago, it was 10% less than the OECD average.

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OECD Health at a Glance 2009: Key findings for the United States

The United States spent 16% of GDP on health in 2007, much more than the OECD average of 8.9%. Spending per person is almost two-and-a-half times higher than the OECD average.

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Health Update - Issue No. 8

This newsletter provides up-to-date information on the OECD’s work on health. Although it is mainly intended for those who are familiar with the Organisation and its work, it is hoped that the newsletter will also provide information of interest to a wider audience.