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Psychiatry in Austria
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 02 January 2018
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Austria covers an area of some 84000 km2 and has a population of 8.1 million. According to World Bank criteria, Austria is a high-income country. The overall health budget represents 8% of gross domestic product (World Health Organization, 2005). The state of Austria is divided into nine federal provinces, which have significant legislative rights, including in healthcare provision.
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