Average life expectancy in France is 81 years, in the US it's 78 years.
On the other hand in 2008 Forbes compiled a list of the 15 healthiest countries based on a range of factors. France were number 15, the US were number 11.
Broadly I think they're probably about the same - essentially healthy Western nations who could do better.
For me the most interesting statistic about nationalised healthcare vs. the US model of private healthcare (other models are available) is the cost:
The US pays more per person on healthcare admin than the UK pays into the NHS in total.
On the other hand in 2008 Forbes compiled a list of the 15 healthiest countries based on a range of factors. France were number 15, the US were number 11.
Broadly I think they're probably about the same - essentially healthy Western nations who could do better.
For me the most interesting statistic about nationalised healthcare vs. the US model of private healthcare (other models are available) is the cost:
The US pays more per person on healthcare admin than the UK pays into the NHS in total.