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OECD Health Data 2007
This database offers the most comprehensive source of comparable statistics on health and health systems across OECD countries. It is an essential tool for health researchers and policy advisors in governments, the private sector and the academic community, to carry out comparative analyses and draw lessons from international comparisons of diverse health care systems. (Note to educators: this database may be available to you for free via your school library so check with your school librarian).

World Health Statistics 2007
World health statistics 2007 presents the most recent health statistics for the WHO’s 193 member states. This third edition includes a section with 10 highlights of global health statistics for the past year as well as an expanded set of 50 health statistics. The database is searchable by country (e.g., the United States) and by indicator.