Re: 1 in 7 Americans Go Overseas For Major Concerns

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On 8/08/06, Just a Guy with a something to say wrote:
> I think most people who go overseas for medical reasons go
> because of Cost Reasons. A few go for treatments not available in
> the States. In Southern California there is a brisk trade in
> cross border dental/ medical services and prescription drugs
> because its of the cost difference. And not just the illegals,
> many whites go down to TJ for these services.

You are seeing a localized effect.

India has recorded an average of 8,000 Americans a week
for the past 5 years seeking medical attention. Sweden
costs more than the U.S. but they are receiving 2,000
Americans a month for medical treatment.

Only Switzerland has reported any decrease of Medical Tourists
in the past 10 years.

Isreal is the only country where the State Department has
attempted directly to prevent medical (and only medical)
tourism