That we live to such high ages is partly the success of medicine. But this success has also brought us the medical reflex; the idea that medicine and prescription drugs are the solution to all problems. This has led to increased medicalisation, increased prescription of drugs and rising healthcare costs. 

The Dutch statistics on the use of prescription drugs can be found here:

• https://www.sfk.nl/

For the USA, the Centers for Disease control and prevention has great health statistics. 

• http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/index.htm