TABLE 1.
Selected characteristics of Canada, Australia and New Zealand
| Characteristic | Canada | Australia | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age distribution in 1000s in 2004, n (%) | |||
| <20 years | 7802 (24.4) | 5374 (26.7) | 1185 (29.2) |
| 20–64 years | 20,003 (62.6) | 12,132 (60.3) | 2391 (58.9) |
| 65+ years | 4141 (13.0) | 2605 (13.0) | 486 (12.0) |
| Practising physicians per 1000 population in 2003, n | 2.1 | 2.6 | 2.2 |
| Total expenditure on health in 2003 (% of GDP) | 9.9 | 9.2 | 8.0 |
| Public expenditure on health in 2003 (% of GDP) | 6.9 | 6.2 | 6.3 |
| Life expectancy at birth, years | |||
| 1994 | 78.0 | 78.0 | 76.4 |
| 1998 | 78.8 | 78.7 | 77.8 |
| 2003 | 79.9 | 80.3 | 79.2 |
Data from reference 41