Health: the high cost of diabetes
Across OECD countries some 83 million people suffer from diabetes. On current trends, that will rise to almost 100 million by 2030.
Obesity: Mardi Gras - how fat are people this Tuesday?
More people in developed countries are overweight or obese than ever before, dooming them to years of ill-health and early death. New OECD data show however that in some countries obesity rates are slowing, and that’s good news for people’s health and government budgets.
Employment: mental health issues rising in workplace, says OECD
Mental illness is a growing problem in society and is increasingly affecting productivity and well-being in the workplace, according to a new OECD report.
Health at a Glance 2011 Country note: Canada
The OECD’s latest edition of Health at a Glance shows that medical care is improving in OECD countries, but better prevention and management of chronic diseases is required to reduce costs.
Health at a Glance 2011 Country note: Germany
The OECD’s latest edition of Health at a Glance shows that medical care is improving in OECD countries, but better prevention and management of chronic diseases is required to reduce costs.
Health at a Glance 2011 Country note: United States
The OECD’s latest edition of Health at a Glance shows that medical care is improving in OECD countries, but better prevention and management of chronic diseases is required to reduce costs.
Health at a Glance 2011 Country note: United Kingdom
The OECD’s latest edition of Health at a Glance shows that medical care is improving in OECD countries, but better prevention and management of chronic diseases is required to reduce costs.
Health: medical care improving but better prevention and management of chronic diseases needed to cut costs, says OECD
Though overall medical care is improving, efforts to prevent and better manage chronic diseases such as diabetes and asthma would improve results and lower costs, according to the OECD’s latest edition of Health at a Glance.
Health at a Glance 2011 Country note: Australia
The OECD’s latest edition of Health at a Glance shows that medical care is improving in OECD countries, but better prevention and management of chronic diseases is required to reduce costs.
Health at a Glance 2011 Country note: Italy
The OECD’s latest edition of Health at a Glance shows that medical care is improving in OECD countries, but better prevention and management of chronic diseases is required to reduce costs.
Health at a Glance 2011 Country note: Korea
The OECD’s latest edition of Health at a Glance shows that medical care is improving in OECD countries, but better prevention and management of chronic diseases is required to reduce costs.
Health at a Glance 2011 Country note: Japan
The OECD’s latest edition of Health at a Glance shows that medical care is improving in OECD countries, but better prevention and management of chronic diseases is required to reduce costs.
Health: Switzerland’s health system is high-performing but must prepare for the future
The Swiss health system is one of the world’s best but must adapt to deal with rising costs and higher rates of cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, according to a new OECD/WHO report.
Future Prospects for Industrial Biotechnology
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Health: spending continues to outpace economic growth in most OECD countries
Health spending continues to rise faster than economic growth in most OECD countries, maintaining a trend observed since the 1970s. Health spending reached 9.5% of GDP on average in 2009, the most recent year for which figures are available, up from 8.8% in 2008, according to OECD Health Data 2011.
Long-Term Care in Ireland
An overview of the long-term care situation in Ireland is available here.
Long-Term Care in Greece
An overview of the long-term care situation in Greece is available here.
Long-Term Care in Australia
An overview of the long-term care situation in Australia is available here.
Long-Term Care in Finland
An overview of the long-term care situation in Finland is available here.
Long-Term Care in Spain
An overview of the long-term care situation in Spain is available here.
Long-Term Care in Sweden
An overview of the long-term care situation in Sweden is available here.
Long-Term Care in Switzerland
An overview of the long-term care situation in Switzerland is available here.
Long-Term Care in the Czech Republic
An overview of the long-term care situation in the Czech Republic is available here.
Long-Term Care in Germany
An overview of the long-term care situation in Germany is available here.
Long-Term Care in Mexico
An overview of the long-term care situation in Mexico is available here.
Long-Term Care in the Netherlands
An overview of the long-term care situation in the Netherlands is available here.
Long-Term Care in the United Kingdom
An overview of the long-term care situation in the United Kingdom is available here.
Long-Term Care in New Zealand
An overview of the long-term care situation in New Zealand is available here.
Long-Term Care in Hungary
An overview of the long-term care situation in Hungary is available here.
Long-Term Care in Slovenia
An overview of the long-term care situation in Slovenia is available here.
Long-Term Care in Poland
An overview of the long-term care situation in Poland is available here.
Long-Term Care in Canada
An overview of the long-term care situation in Canada is available here.
Long-Term Care in Israel
An overview of the long-term care situation in Israel is available here.
Long-Term Care in Norway
An overview of the long-term care situation in Norway is available here.
Long-Term Care in Belgium
An overview of the long-term care situation in Belgium is available here.
Long-Term Care in Korea
An overview of the long-term care situation in Korea is available here.
Long-Term Care in Italy
An overview of the long-term care situation in Italy is available here.
Long-Term Care in the United States
An overview of the long-term care situation in the United States is available here.
Long-Term Care in the Slovak Republic
An overview of the long-term care situation in the Slovak Republic is available here.
Long-Term Care in Denmark
An overview of the long-term care situation in Denmark is available here.
Long-Term Care in Luxembourg
An overview of the long-term care situation in Luxembourg is available here.
Long-Term Care in France
An overview of the long-term care situation in France is available here.
Long-Term Care in Austria
An overview of the long-term care situation in Austria is available here.
Long-Term Care in Estonia
An overview of the long-term care situation in Estonia is available here.
Meeting the Challenge of Ageing and Multiple Morbidities
OECD 50th Anniversary Conference, Paris, 22 June 2011.
Why does the United States spend so much more on health than other countries?
The United States spent 16% of its national income (GDP) on health in 2007, which is by far, the highest share in the OECD. This presentation was given by Mark Pearson, Head of OECD Health Division, to the U.S Senate Special Committee on Aging.
UK PM Boris Johnson Shifted From The Intensive Care Unit
UK Prime Minister Borish Johnson has been shifted from the intensive care unit, a spokesperson for the UK Prime Minister said. "The Prime Minister
Ayurveda And Homeopathy Have Cured Prince : Minister
British Crown Prince Charles has been "101 per cent" cured of COVID-19 using Ayurveda and Homeopathy treatment, Union Minister of State for AYUSH Shripad Naik.
Spain Princess Maria Teresa Succumbs to COVID-19
Princess Maria Teresa of Spain on March 26 has become the first royal to die from coronavirus, her brother Prince Sixto Enrique de Borbon, the Duke of Aranjuez, confirmed in a post on Facebook.
Prince Charles Tests Positive for COVID-19
Prince Charles (71) has displayed mild symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), "but otherwise remains in good health", said a spokesman. His wife, the