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The greater Houston area faces a series of challenges when it comes to healthcare. The ratio of primary care doctors to the overall population is among the lowest in the country, meaning the wait time for appointments can be lengthy. Additionally, the percentage of Houston residents with health insurance is below the national average. On the positive side, the people of Houston score well above average on health measures such as drinking behaviors and depression. Houstonians are happier and consume alcohol in safer quantities than national norms. Houston offers healthcare through several prominent health systems including Memorial Hermann Healthcare, HCA Gulf Coast Division, The Methodist Hospital System, St. Luke's Episcopal Health System and Tenet Healthcare. World class cancer care is available at MD Anderson Medical Center.