The United States spends more on medical care per capita than any other nation, by a wide margin. Does that mean that it has the healthiest population, measured by results? No. The United States is clearly pre-eminent in cutting-edge medical research, in health-related technology, and in the quality of medical facilities. But in terms of life expectancy -- surely a critical measure of healthcare --it is 46th in the world in the latest UN Population Division ranking.
10. U.S. Healthcare: Best in the World?
10. U.S. Healthcare: Best in the World?
10. U.S. Healthcare: Best in the World?
The United States spends more on medical care per capita than any other nation, by a wide margin. Does that mean that it has the healthiest population, measured by results? No. The United States is clearly pre-eminent in cutting-edge medical research, in health-related technology, and in the quality of medical facilities. But in terms of life expectancy -- surely a critical measure of healthcare --it is 46th in the world in the latest UN Population Division ranking.