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The authors of the publication reason that this way of calculation should be regarded as evaluation of 'minimal' expenses, since they are underestimated, taking into consideration real expenditures incurred by individual households. The method used by Central Statistical Office results in underestimation of both total individual outlays on healthcare, as well as their relation to GDP. The authors claim that household expenditures on healthcare should be calculated based on national account, category 'individual consumption expenditure of household sector', position 'health'.