So can anyone explain

[glassgowkiss]

Can anyone explain why is it still called by many "the best healthcare system in the world" ? Data points it's by far the worst and most expensive.

Here is a report:

http://www.commonwealthfund.org/Publications/Fund-Reports/2010/Jun/Mirror-Mirror-Update.aspx

[Stefan]

its difficult to make it the best when so many folks eat big macs

[rob]

its difficult to make it the best when so many folks eat big macs

 

actually, that's a common misconception and oft-repeated (and oft-debunked) falsehood. it's not poor diet that is causing our problems (although it is not helping) -- When compared to European healthcare, even accounting for our increased obesity and poor diet, our healthcare system is STILL disproportionately bad. Just fixing our fatties isn't going to get us out of this.