most oecd countries do not break out expenditures regularly by age. there was some years ago a comparison of spending on those over 65 in Canada and the US that Bob Evans and Morris Barer did for the Public Health Annual. The reporter might call Morris. Beyond that, there is the equally if not more important point that broader programs call attention away from the demographic doomsday talk, though not entirely, as the Canadian attention recently to demography suggests.
Ted
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Hi Adam,
I usually can't post to the network for some reason. Would you mind forwarding this inquiry from a reporter? I am not aware of information, but it's an interesting question. I'll pass on any leads people can offer.
All the best,
Joe
Hi Professor White,
I am a reporter at [REDACTED by Joe] magazine, and am working on a story for our October issue about Medicare.
I am looking for data on how much various developed countries spend on medical care specifically for their 65+ population (either per capita or as a % of their GDP). Have you released any reports on this topic or do you have such data? If not, do you know who might? Let me know.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks,
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