Varying Globally

• What is the life expectancy of Japan?

  84.3 years
• What is the life expectancy of Lesotho?

  50.7 years
• What diseases are prevalent in Africa that cause low life expectancy?

  HIV and Malaria
• What are some effects of education on countries like Nigeria and their health?

  Nigeria has a life expectancy of 62.6. Around 30% of the population are illiterate and they spend roughly 8% on education
• How much does Vietnam spend on education?

  20%
• Every second, how many women die in childbirth globally?

  90 women
• Define Maternal Mortality

  Women dying as a result of pregnancy, childbirth, or up to 42 days after childbirth
• What is Afghanistan's maternal mortality rate?

  602 women per 100,000
• What is Australia's maternal mortality rate?

  4.8 deaths per 100,000
• Define infant mortality

  Share of children dying before their first birthday
• Why is Afghanistan's maternal and infant mortality rate so high?

  In 2024, the Taliban have banned women from training to become midwifes