Health at a Glance 2021
OECD Indicators
Health at a Glance provides a comprehensive set of indicators on population health and health system performance across OECD members and key emerging economies. These cover health status, risk factors for health, access to and quality of health care, and health resources. Analysis draws from the latest comparable official national statistics and other sources.
Alongside indicator-by-indicator analysis, an overview chapter summarises the comparative performance of countries and major trends. This edition also has a special focus on the health impact of COVID-19 in OECD countries, including deaths and illness caused by the virus, adverse effects on access and quality of care, and the growing burden of mental ill-health.
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Waiting times for elective surgery
Long waiting times for elective (non-emergency) surgery have been a longstanding issue in a number of OECD countries, postponing the expected benefits of treatment, meaning that patients continue living with pain and disability. The COVID‑19 pandemic has further heightened the issue, as non-urgent interventions have often been postponed during peak periods of the pandemic.
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