Quote Originally Posted by Latrinsorm View Post
Do you think we have less competition in the healthcare industry than, for instance, France and the UK?

Do you have an objective, mathematical way of describing the unhealthiness of a life style? I think this would be an important first step before comparing such between populations.
Actually, I do think we have less, in a weird way. But more importantly, they have semi-socialized medicine. The Government dictates what something costs. Just look at the rates in France..


Generalist consultation 23 € 70% 6,60 €
Specialist consultation 25 € 70% 7,50 €
Root canal 93,99 € 70% 28,20 €

I don't know about you, but I don't think there WOULD be any dentists in the US if they could only get 128 bucks for a root canal. Or 31 bucks for an office visit. Hell, I think Obamacare co-pays are almost that much.

As for an objective mathematical way, I am sure someone can and will come up with it. But hell, everyone in the world knows we are the most unhealthy people on the planet.