Oecd report how is life

It is also about average for breast screening rates, mortality after a heart attack. About 3. And at 3. Deaths from air pollution are low relative to the OECD average, as are infant mortality rates. However, Ireland has the highest level of avoidable hospital admission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD. As for resources, we are close to the OECD average on health spending, hospital bed numbers, and the number of doctors and nurses employed.

Ireland had the fifth lowest number of critical care beds. Ireland produces more medical graduates than any other OECD country, but as the report notes this is largely due to the large share of international medical students studying here. Paradoxically, this means that Ireland needs to import doctors trained in other countries to address doctor shortages. Please update your payment details to keep enjoying your Irish Times subscription.

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Hospital Report. Confirmed cases in hospital Confirmed cases in ICU How do countries around the globe differ when it comes to wellbeing and prosperity? And to what extent is inequality lower of higher than decades ago? On 25 March, the report is presented in an online programme.

Jan Luiten van Zanden , professor in Economic history, is one of the authors. Wellbeing is measured by comparing over 80 different dimensions, such as income, health and social structures. As of , the 'How was life?

There is more to life than the cold numbers of GDP and economic statistics — This Index allows you to compare well-being across countries, based on 11 topics the OECD has identified as essential, in the areas of material living conditions and quality of life. Mapping well-being What matters most to people around the world? More than , users of the Better Life Index around the world have shared their views on what makes for a better life. Find out which topics are most important to people around the world.

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