Facts

clipped from www2.dailyprogress.com Here are some facts warranting understanding: As recently published by Investor Business Daily, a survey by the U.N. International Health Organization has reported: Percentage of men and women who survived a cancer five years after diagnosis: U.S. 65 percent, Eng-land 46 percent, Canada 42 percent. Percentage of patients diagnosed with diabetes who received treatment within six months: U.S. 93 percent, England 15 percent, Canada 43 percent. Percentage of seniors needing hip replacement who received it within six months: U.S. 90 percent, England 15 percent, Canada 43 percent. Percentage referred to a medical specialist who see one within one month: U.S. 77 percent, England 40 percent, Canada 43 percent. Number of MRI scanners (a prime diagnostic tool) per million people: U.S. 71, England 14, Canada 18.