OECD, 2010.12.21
Life expectancy is improving in Asia-Pacific, infant mortality falling and health spending rising, says OECD.
The OECD’s new Health at a Glance: Asia/Pacific 2010 says that Asian economies spend just over USD 500 per person per year on health, against over USD 3000 in OECD countries. This amounts to more than 4% of GDP, on average, compared to over 9% in OECD countries.
The report presents key indicators on health and health systems for 27 Asia/Pacific countries and economies, including four OECD member countries (Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the Republic of Korea).