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Afghanistan has a higher number of doctors per capita compared to the United States.
False
The infant mortality rate in Afghanistan is among the lowest in the world.
False
People in Afghanistan are more prone to disease due to the lack of access to clean water.
True
Afghanistan's life expectancy rate is higher than the global average.
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In Afghanistan, the standard of living only affects access to healthcare.
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Study Notes
Health in Afghanistan
- Lack of sanitation and reliable power contributes to health issues.
- Waterborne and foodborne diseases are prevalent due to limited access to clean water.
- Low standard of living leads to malnutrition, impacting health.
- Afghanistan has a severe shortage of doctors, with only 1 doctor per 5,000 people, compared to 13 doctors per 5,000 people in the United States.
- Life expectancy in Afghanistan is 50 years, one of the lowest globally.
- Afghanistan has the second highest infant mortality rate in the world, with 122 deaths per 1,000 live births.
- The United States has an infant mortality rate of 6 deaths per 1,000 live births.
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Description
This quiz covers critical health challenges faced in Afghanistan, including sanitation, access to healthcare, malnutrition, and infant mortality rates. It highlights the stark contrasts in healthcare availability and outcomes between Afghanistan and more developed countries like the United States. Test your knowledge on these pressing health issues.
