Health inflation 1998
Japan
Average health inflation
7.4%
+2.8 higher than 1997
vs overall inflation: 0.7%
What's included in health?
Healthcare including medical products, therapeutic equipment, hospital services, and physician fees.
Monthly progress
Monthly health inflation during 1998.
Month overview
| Month | Health |
|---|---|
| January | 12.3% |
| February | 12.4% |
| March | 12.5% |
| April | 10.8% |
| May | 10.8% |
| June | 10.7% |
| July | 10.8% |
| August | 10.8% |
| September | -0.6% |
| October | -0.5% |
| November | -0.5% |
| December | -0.5% |
| Average | 7.4% |