Health in the Marshall Islands
Life expectancy of the people of Marshall Islands in 2017 was 67 years for men and 71 years for women.[1] Infant mortality has been reduced from 40 to 22 per 1000 live births between 1990 and 2010.
Diabetes
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A 2007–2008 study revealed that the rate of
renal dialysis.[2]
Healthcare
The Health Services Board is responsible for public health services. There are two public hospitals, Leroj Atama Medical Center in
Ebeye which has 45. There are 58 health care centres on the outer atolls and islands. There is also a hospital on Kwajalein Atoll at the US military base which serves only the American forces.[3]
Blood transfusion is organised informally, as there is no blood bank.[4]
References
- ^ "Marshall Islands country profile". Bbc.com. July 31, 2017. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
- ^ "Defeating Diabetes: Lessons From the Marshall Islands". Todaysdietitian.com. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
- ^ "Marshall Islands" (PDF). WHO. 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 September 2014. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
- ^ "National Health Issues". Marshall Islands Guide. 6 September 2014. Retrieved 20 November 2018.