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Guyana
Health
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Compared with other neighboring
countries, Guyana ranks poorly in regard to basic health indicators.
In 1998, life expectancy at birth was estimated at 66.0 years
for Guyana, 71.6 for Suriname, 72.9 for Venezuela; 73.8 for
Trinidad and Tobago, 74.7 for Jamaica, and 76.5 for Barbados.
In Guyana, the infant mortality rate in 1998 was 24.2, in Barbados
14.9; in Trinidad and Tobago 16.2; in Venezuela 22; in Jamaica
24.5; and in Suriname 25.1. |
| Maternal mortality rates in Guyana
are also relatively high, being estimate at 124.6/1000 for 1998.
Comparable figures for other Caribbean countries are 50/1000
for Barbados, 75/1000 for Trinidad and 100/1000 for Jamaica. |
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It must be emphasized, however,
that although Guyana's health profile still falls short in comparison
with many of its Caribbean neighbours, there has been remarkable
progress since 1988, and the Ministry of Health is constantly
upgrading conditions, procedures, and facilities. |
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Open heart surgery is now available in the country,
and in the second half of 2007 an ophthalmic center will open.
| The leading causes of mortality
for all age groups are cerebrovascular diseases (11.6%); ischemic
heart disease (9.9%); immunity disorders (7.1%); diseases of
the respiratory system (6.8%); diseases of pulmonary circulation
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The picture in regard to morbidity patterns differs.
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The ten leading causes of morbidity for all
age groups are, in decreasing order: malaria; acute respiratory
infections; symptoms, signs and ill defined or unknown conditions;
hypertension; accident and injuries; acute diarrhoeal disease;
diabetes mellitus; worm infestation; rheumatic arthritis; and
mental and nervous disorders. |
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This morbidity profile indicates
that it can be improved substantially through enhanced preventive
health care, better education on health issues, more widespread
access to potable water and sanitation services, and increased
access to basic health care of good quality.
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