Health in the Republic of the Congo
The Republic of the Congo face a number of ongoing health challenges.
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Health infrastructure
Public expenditure health was at 8.9% of the GDP in 2004, whereas private expenditure on health related costs was at 1.3% of private income.[1] Health expenditure was at US$30 per capita in 2004.[1] There were 20 doctors per 100,000 persons in the early 2000s (decade).[1]
Health status
Life expectancy
The 2014 CIA estimated average life expectancy in the Republic of the Congo was 58.52 years.[2]
Endemic diseases
The entire population of the Republic of the Congo is at high risk of malaria and transmission is intense all year round.[3] The annual reported number of malaria cases in 2012 was 117,640 with 623 deaths.[3]
Yellow fever is also endemic to the Congo.
HIV/AIDS
The 2013 HIV prevalence is at 3.4% among 15- to 49-year-olds.[4]
Malnutrition
A large proportion of the population is undernourished.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Human Development Report 2009 at the Wayback Machine (archived January 17, 2010). undp.org
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- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "African Leaders Malaria Alliance"
- ↑ Country Comparison :: HIV/AIDS – adult prevalence rate. CIA – The World Factbook. Cia.gov. Retrieved on February 25, 2013.