The Boston Paradox: Lots of Health Care, Not Enough Health

Abstract

Examines thirty broad indicators of health and economic competitiveness in the greater Boston area. Finds that although Boston's population enjoys a comparatively good health status, trends point towards a higher level of health care needs in the future.[BREAK]These UNDERSTANDING BOSTON (http://www.bostonfoundation.org/UnderstandingBoston/Default.aspx) reports are provided by the Boston Foundation (http://www.tbf.org). All rights reserved.