29-November-2021
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The OECD examines barriers to and policy options for promoting a stronger LTC workforce. Some of the themes analysed include education and training, recruitment and retention, productivity and use of technology, coordination between social and health workers, and coordination between formal and informal workers.
29-November-2021
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With populations in OECD countries ageing, more people are living with long-term care needs. The OECD Health Division has an ongoing programme of work to support countries in developing long-term care systems that can meet the needs of their populations now and in the future.
23-November-2021
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The 2019 Country Health Profiles have been released on November 28. The Country Health Profiles are the result of joint work between the OECD and the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies. They provide a concise and policy-relevant overview of health and health systems in the EU/European Economic area, emphasizing the particular characteristics and challenges in each country against a backdrop of cross-country comparisons.
19-November-2021
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OECD Health Statistics 2021 is the most comprehensive source of comparable statistics on health and health systems across OECD countries. All online datasets have been updated in November 2021.
19-November-2021
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Download this selection of key indicators from OECD Health Statistics 2021, in Excel. November 2021 version.
15-November-2021
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Read about the 2021 edition of "Health at a Glance - OECD Indicators". This edition also has a special focus on the health impact of COVID-19 in OECD countries, including deaths and illness caused by the virus, adverse effects on access and quality of care, and the growing burden of mental ill-health. Access key data on our webpage and download the full report. Also browse through our Brochure to know everything about our work.
15-November-2021
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The OECD work on public health explores major risk factors including obesity, diet, physical activity, alcohol consumption, tobacco and environmental risks, NCDs, as well as antimicrobial resistance.
15-November-2021
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The OECD Health Working Papers series is designed to make available to a wider readership health studies prepared for use within the OECD.
9-November-2021
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Health workers are crucial for ensuring access to high quality care for the whole population. The OECD advises countries on how to meet future demand for health professionals and how to manage the supply of health workers, by reviewing policies related to education and training, continuous professional development, geographic distribution and immigration.
9-November-2021
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Universal Health Coverage is about everyone having access to good quality health services without suffering financial hardship. Although most OECD countries offer all their citizens affordable access to a comprehensive package of health services, they face challenges in sustaining and enhancing such universal systems.