Health care in world cities : New York, Paris, and London /

Gusmano, Michael K.,

Health care in world cities : New York, Paris, and London / Michael K. Gusmano, Victor G. Rodwin, Daniel Weisz. - 1 online resource (197 pages) : illustrations

Includes bibliographical references and index.

A new approach to comparing health systems -- Comparable cities in contrasting health systems -- Overall performance of the health system : avoidable mortality -- Access to primary care : avoidable hospital conditions -- Access to specialty care : the treatment of heart disease -- Concluding observations on health systems in world cities.

9780801898471


Health status indicators--New York (State)--New York.
Health status indicators--France--Paris.
Health status indicators--England--London.
Urban health.


Electronic books.

RA407 / .G87 2010

614.4/2421