Global Health

Health is better in developed countries than in less developed countries, but not primarily due to the greater spending on medical services.

The greatest differences are due to better sanitation and the availability of clean drinking water.

Vaccinations are important, but these are only a small fraction of the medical expenses in developed countries.

Click below for a vaccination program expected to save the lives of 3,000,000 children each year:

Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI)