3.08 Health and Illness

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3.8.13 Countries and Healthcare

Countries around the world spend a lot of money on hospitals, doctors, and nurses. Some countries spend more, while others spend less.

Country  The country spends this % of its money on health 
Bangladesh 2.2%
Belgium 10.3%
Canada 10.5%
China 5.2%
Germany 11.2%
Hungary 6.8%
India 3.5%
Indonesia 3.0%
Japan 11%
Pakistan 2.9%
United States 17.0%
United Kingdom 9.6%

 

The more money a country spends on health, the more hospitals and doctors it has.

In poor countries people have to wait for hours, sometimes for days to get into a hospital. The doctors don't have enough beds, pills and thermometers. The hospitals don't have enough doctors and nurses. Sometimes the hospitals are dirty and messy.

  • Which country spends the most of its money on healthcare?
  • Which country spends the least of its money on healthcare?
  • What about your country?
  • What are the hospitals like?
  • Are the doctors and nurses nice?
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