"In countries with the most favorable health outcomes, resource investments and infrastructure often reflect a strong societal commitment to the health and welfare of the entire population, " the report states.

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"The global economic environment continues to be very favorable, but our colleagues will be interested in the health of the United States economy, especially against the background of developments in the subprime mortgage sector, " says Treasury Undersecretary Timothy Adams.

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