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There are actually two messages here. The first is very
interesting, but the second is absolutely astounding - and explains a_ lot.
A recent "Investor's Business Daily" article provided very interesting statistics from a survey by the United Nations International Health Organization.
Percentage of men and women who survived a cancer five years after diagnosis:
U.S. 65% England 46% Canada 42%
Percentage of patients diagnosed with diabetes who received treatment within six months:
U.S. 93% England 15% Canada 43%
Percentage of seniors needing hip replacement who received it within six months:
U.S. 90% England 15% Canada 43%
Percentage referred to a medical specialist who see one within one month:
U.S. 77% England 40% Canada 43%
Number of MRI scanners (a prime diagnostic tool) per million
people: U.S. 71 England 14 canada 18
Percentage of seniors (65+), with low income, who say they are in "excellent health":
U.S. 12% England 2% Canada 6%
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