Health at a Glance 2019
OECD Indicators
Health at a Glance compares key indicators for population health and health system performance across OECD members, candidate and partner countries. It highlights how countries differ in terms of the health status and health-seeking behaviour of their citizens; access to and quality of health care; and the resources available for health. Analysis is based on the latest comparable data across 80 indicators, with data coming from official national statistics, unless otherwise stated.
Alongside indicator-by-indicator analysis, an overview chapter summarises the comparative performance of countries and major trends, including how much health spending is associated with staffing, access, quality and health outcomes. This edition also includes a special focus on patient-reported outcomes and experiences, with a thematic chapter on measuring what matters for people-centred health systems.
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Hip and knee surgery
Hip and knee replacement surgeries can be effective treatments for patients with chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis (OA). Surgeries to repair hip fractures are also common and effective. Ageing and a loss of skeletal strength from osteoporosis are the main risk factors associated with a hip fracture, typically sustained during a fall. In most instances, surgical intervention is required to repair or replace the fractured hip joint.
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