Story at a glance
- In the U.S., health care spending made up 17.8 percent of GDP in 2021.
- This is nearly double that of other high income countries.
- Obesity rates are also higher in the U.S.
In 2021, the U.S. spent 17.8 percent of GDP on health care, nearly double the average of 9.6 percent for high income countries, according to a new report from The Commonwealth Fund. Health care spen...
Health care spending in the US nearly double of other wealthy nations: report
Story at a glance
- In the U.S., health care spending made up 17.8 percent of GDP in 2021.
- This is nearly double that of other high income countries.
- Obesity rates are also higher in the U.S.
In 2021, the U.S. spent 17.8 percent of GDP on health care, nearly double the average of 9.6 percent for high income countries, according to a new report from The Commonwealth Fund. Health care spen...