State and Private
Private hospitals and clinics and the qualifications of their medical personnel are comparable to U.S. standards. Private health services are costly and "full to bursting." The Government has accused private hospitals of profiteering; however, state hospitals are "much worse." 2,000 doctors have left the country in 2006-'08 period. However, overall life expectancy, as of 2009, is 74 compared to Brazil's 72 where roughly 1 in 5 have private health insurance.
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