Health at a Glance 2017
OECD Indicators
This new edition of Health at a Glance presents the most recent comparable data on the health status of populations and health system performance in OECD countries. Where possible, it also reports data for partner countries (Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Indonesia, Lithuania, Russian Federation and South Africa). The data presented in this publication come from official national statistics, unless otherwise stated.
This edition contains a range of new indicators, particularly on risk factors for health. It also places greater emphasis on time trend analysis. Alongside indicator-by-indicator analysis, this edition offers snapshots and dashboard indicators that summarise the comparative performance of countries, and a special chapter on the main factors driving life expectancy gains.
Research and development in the pharmaceutical sector
Funding for pharmaceutical research and development (R&D) is the result of a complex mix of private and public sources. Governments mainly support basic and early-stage research. Such funding is made through direct budget allocations, research grants, publicly-owned research institutions and funding of higher education institutions. The pharmaceutical industry translates and applies knowledge generated by basic research to develop products, and invests in large clinical trials required to gain market approval. The industry also receives direct R&D subsidies or tax credits in many countries.
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