Description:
The sum of public and private health expenditures, in constant dollars, divided by the total population.
Methodological Notes:
Health expenditures cover the provision of health services (preventative and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health. It does not include the provision of water and sanitation.
Expenditures are adjusted for inflation using the price index for Gross Domestic Product. See Bureau of Economic Analysis National Income and Product Accounts, table 1.1.4.