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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Simon Rogers

The US is one of the world's biggest health spenders. Really

Michael Moore publicising his film Sicko, about the state of the US healthcare system
Michael Moore publicising his film Sicko, about the state of the US healthcare system

Well, it also has one of the world's least efficient healthcare systems, but it's true. Around 19% of US government expenditure goes on health. But then, over half of it goes to private healthcare companies.
These figures are the latest available from the World Health Organisation, which has a searchable database of every possible health indicator in the world and is the most credible source available.

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