The U.S. spends more on healthcare than other countries with similar economic status, yet its health outcomes are worse in many ways. These graphics show how.

Countries with largest per capita healthcare expenditures, 2015

Health coverage rate by OECD country, 2015

Number of deaths per 100,000 from preventable diseases or complications had adequate healthcare been available, in 2013

Countries with longest life expectancy, 2015

Hospital beds per 1,000 people by OECD countries, 2015

Source: The U.S. spends more on healthcare than any other country — but not with better health outcomes – LA Times

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