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1990 data. Information is reproduced from the Guide to Health Services of the World, published by the International Hospital Federation, ISBN 0 900590 26 2. Price £16.00.
Birth Rate (per 1000 Population) | 12.2 |
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years) | 74.6 (male) 80.3 (female) |
Death Rate (per 1000 population) | 5.6 (male) 4.6 (female) |
Total expenditure on health services in US$ | 2,783.35m |
Description of Health Service | The Medical and Health Department of the Hong Kong government is mainly responsible for the delivery of health care. There are also charitable organisations which provide medical care and a significant private sector operating hospitals for profit. Health care services are financed by the goernment form tax revenues. |
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