Part I

Estimate the total amount paid by health insurers (whether state
provided or private) and sufferers for surgeries being done to
alleviate back in the developed world on an annual basis.

(Must search English speaking countries beyond USA, please include if
you can, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and
other English speaking countries (English to make the research easier
for you)

This is a 2 part question. Parts I and II to be answered by the same
researcher please.

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Clarification of Question by ralfborchert-ga on 19 Dec 2005 14:49 PST

Replace estimate with "give an overview" or "paint a word-picture", thanks