Monthly Archives: December 2013

US Health Map | Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. “With this interactive map, you can explore health trends in the United States at the county level for both sexes in: Life expectancy between 1985 and 2010. Hypertension in 2001 and … Continue reading →

The Budget Deficit as Seen From 2009 – NYTimes.com. “On Dec. 20, the Brookings Institution economist Justin Wolfers sent out this provocative post on Twitter: “The decline in the budget deficit since 2009 is the largest four-year improvement since the … Continue reading →

  Emily Oster’s graph of the year: Why is the U.S. falling behind in life expectancy?.

“Exercise can be as effective as many frequently prescribed drugs in treating some of the leading causes of death, according to a new report. The study raises important questions about whether our health care system focuses too much on medications … Continue reading →

Economist’s View: ‘US Ranks Near Bottom in Efficiency of Health Care Spending’.