Rankings:
Gabon
Uganda
Liberia
Mozambique
Democratic Republic of Congo
Niger
#1. Gabon
Gabon is a small country with a small population of 1.5 million. Its population is expected to double in 25 years. It is one of the most urbanized countries in Africa, and as such, also has the highest energy consumption per capita in Africa. The oil resources allow the small population to have a high GNP per capita of $14,500 (much higher than the other 6 countries). In addition to oil, it currently has a profuse amount of hardwood and unexploited deposits of uranium, manganese, and iron ore. These unexploited resources could allow the country to sustain itself once oil reserves run out. The building of the Trans-Gabon Railroad has opened up the way for exploiting rare woods inside the rainforest.
The standard of living is also very good in Gabon (relatively speaking). Fertility rate is 4.6 and only has an infant mortality of 49.9 per thousand, which is significantly lower than the other 6 countries. There is a natural population increase of 2.8%. 65-80% of the people have safe drinking water, and its literacy rate of 63.2% is about the average of the 6 countries. Health care is among the best in Africa due to health care investments. There is a doctor for every 28,000 people. Heart and diarrheal diseases, pneumonia, and accidents are the leading causes of death. Although evidence shows that there is not a food shortage, 20% of children under five are malnourished.
The country currently has a multi party democracy (so people have a say in the government). The government has been encouraging population growth due to its small size and has signed the 1992 Climate Change Treaty.
#3. Liberia
Liberia is a small country on the coast of West Afr...
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...d disease rates by education them on how to prevent the spread of diseases. It will create a more equal and sustainable country overall.
Fund more afforestation programs. Women must search for firewood 3 hours a day, if not more. This only happens because trees to use as firewood are hard to come by. By funding more afforestation programs, the deforested areas will once again be forested. Although the effects may not be felt immediately, once the planted seeds become trees, it will reduce the number of hours women have to search for firewood, creating a more sustainable future.
Improve health care conditions. Another reason why death rates and infant mortality rates are so high is because health care is poor. By improving health care, the diseases that plague the country can be reduced, and the population can increase. This will also create a more sustainable future.
We can help stop the effects of deforestation by planting more trees, going paperless, and eat vegetarian meals as often as possible. Thirty eight percent of Ontario's wood is used for paper. We can save a lot of trees if people tried and cared more towards the world. In southern Canada they are planting trees where they are being cut. This will keep the amount of trees
In August 2002, President Bush launched his revolutionary campaign against wildfires known as the Healthy Forest Initiative (HFI). The President’s dynamic plan centers on preventing massive forest fires by thinning the dense undergrowth and brush commonly seen in our national forests. The thinning will occur in priority areas that are in close proximity to homes and watersheds. The Healthy Forest Initiative also aims at developing a more efficient response method to disease and insect infestations that sabotage our forests. Finally, if fully enacted, the Healthy Forest Initiative would provide the loggers with what is known as “goods for services”. This will compensate the loggers for the financial burden that will surface as a result of this aggressive thinning (http://www.sierraclub. org/forests /fires/healthyforests initiative.asp). In order to promote the progress of his Healthy Forest Initiative, in 2003 President Bush announced the Healthy Forest Restoration Act. This act took the main issues discussed in the Healthy Forest Initiative a step further. Bush plans to make a collaborative effort with federal, state, tribal, and local officials to protect our woodlands against future infernos. The act also calls for more public participation in reviewing any actions taken in lieu of the Healthy Forest Initiative. Furthermore, Bush wants to restore the land that has already been destroyed by wildfires and help to recover the threatened and endangered species that were affected by the fires (http://www.
Gabon’s GPD (gross domestic product) is estimated to be around 7.7 billion dollars. The GPD is divided into three sections the first being agriculture making up 8%. Gabon’s agriculture consists of cocoa, coffee, sugar, palm oil, cattle, and fish. The second section, industry, contributes 67% of the nations GPD. Gabon’s industry includes textile, lumbering and plywood, petroleum, cement, manganese, uranium, gold mining, and chemicals. Oil was located of the coast of Gabon in the 1970’s. Petroleum alone now makes up 50% of the GDP. The last section of the GDP is services, making up 25%. Ship repair supplies the most to this category of the GDP.
Malawi is one of the world’s poorest countries, ranking 160th out of 182 countries on the Human Development Index. Malawi has extremely low life expectancy and high infant mortality which couldn’t be controlled yet. It’s one of least developed nations in the world; however, some of improvements have
Uganda, formally known as the Republic of Uganda, is a poverty stricken country plagued with economic instabilities. Since the 1980’s, the economy has remained on a fairly steady climb, but many have doubts about the continuation of growth. Uganda will never achieve a stable economy if they do not establish changes to their infrastructure. To implement these modifications and maintain economic progression, Uganda will need 1) better government determination to end corruption, 2) commitment to improve the weak educational reforms, and 3) a decrease in their export vulnerabilities. Fortunately, the country is experiencing a much needed evolution in telecommunication which could be the single most contributing factor for an improved economy.
Communication is always key when addressing an issue/or issues. I would be an advocate on spreading education on ways to overcome social determinants and make sure that the proper information with names of organizations and resources are readily available to the ones who are affected by these determinants and inequalities. Getting involved with the local community and government is vital in providing a better understanding of the possible influences that social determinants have on our citizens. Addressing the health inequalities involves removing the origin cause of the inequalities. Delivering a clear understanding on resolutions given on how factors of health and opportunities for health are accessible is key to successful
Malaria, tuberculosis, yaws, and leprosy is prevalent in Liberia. In 2001 average life expectancy at birth was 53 years for women and 50 years for men; the infant mortality rate was 132 per 1,000 live births. Some hospitals are operated by the central government, but no national social-welfare system exists.
...oto negotiations. The government intervention regarding the issues of climate change is effective but the scope of their effectiveness is limited to a certain extent. The country still needs major policy reforms to cater to the changing environment.
Vaccination against the flu- Talking with patient's about the flu vaccine is important. It prevent's a lot of issues with the ones that receive it and the ones around them who will get this vaccine. Information/education must be given to plant the seed that will expand to a broader knowledge of how to stay prevent preventable communicable diseases.
By realizing that the real issue is not population but poverty, and by educating the uneducated, this will in turn, help reduce population growth.
Ethiopia has a very bad basic health status compared to other countries with a low income. The health service coverage is 50.4%. Almost one out of every ten babies who are born in Ethiopia dies in their first year. Mortality rate for those under five is also high; statistics show that one out of every six children dies before they turn five. Malnutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and HIV/AIDS dominate Ethiopia's problem of disease. Diseases such as meningitis, malaria, cholera, measles, and shigellosis have become epidemic.
Not everyone is born into a life of the rich and glamorous. Those who are fortunate enough know that they are very lucky to be in their position. Others however are totally in different situations. They need to fend for themselves and having meal is something which comes only once a day. Malnutrition is the obvious result of not consuming the right amount of food. This therefore will lead to outbreaks of diseases but in poverty stricken countries there are no hospitals to cure this. Lacking infrastructure means lacking educational rights. People who are living in poverty can not afford to send their children to school so this will mean an unclear future for their children. Furthermore, living in crowded areas, this has a tendency to increase the chances of disease as people are drinking from unsafe sources of water. People around the world are not aware of how immense this issue is and sometimes hesitant to believe the scale that it has risen to. Without understanding for people living disadvantage from the rest then there is no cure for the problem.
While the lack of basic human necessities affects adults, it however affects the education, health, nutrition and protection of children more. The problem of extreme poverty in Africa has caused many children to be in terrible situations. Because of poverty, many children are exposed to conditions such as malnutrition, child labor, underweight, and diseases. According to UNICEF, “More than 30 per cent of children in developing countries – about 600 million – live on less than $1 a day. Every 3.6 seconds one person dies of starvation.
These are also problems that many people in many other countries also face. If we work together, we may be able to help each other and make this world better. In my opinion, there are several solutions that poor countries and wealthy countries working together could implement that would benefit both. Preventing diseases is every country’s responsibility, whether they are poor or rich. Poor countries lack the knowledge and the money to gain, and expand, medical resources.
This can be done by constructing buildings, for instance, schools which are going to decrease the percentage of illiteracy and this is the best solution. There is only one limitation for the solution which is the financial source, as if it was not huge amount there can be projects which will end, but it can be overcome by the satisfactory and trustworthy reputation and this can make people to trust the organization and donate more money. There are numerous pros for this solution that otherwise its cons. Education is one of the very powerful weapons that if used wisely is going to have a great influence not only for the educated person but even for the society. Firstly, education gives happiness as the child will be expecting a fruitful future because they are going to be self-dependent due to fixed salary which will raise the standard of living. According to an article called “Why is education important in life” they mentioned that because it gives the skills and tools for any person so they can explore the world, as without education it is difficult to communicate, read or even write. Furthermore, it will make the child more aware of the diseases which they may encounter due to bad nutrition or if they touch the blood of others or undergo sex with multiples, according to an article called “We