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Insider Trading & Hedge Fund Data, and Investment Newsletter From Insider Monkey

Insider Trading & Hedge Fund Data, and Investment Newsletter From Insider Monkey

In this article, we take a look at the 5 unhealthiest countries in Africa

Insider Trading & Hedge Fund Data, and Investment Newsletter From Insider Monkey
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In 2023 , the global healthcare market was valued at around $7.975 trillion .

The market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3% through 2027 .

The African healthcare market is valued at approximately $50 billion annually .

A significant portion of healthcare products is imported, highlighting a dependency on foreign goods.

Cameroon tops the list for being the unhealthiest country in Africa .

DR Congo has the second highest number of malaria cases and deaths globally, with children under five accounting for 67% of malaria-related deaths.

Equatorial Guinea has been ranked among the unhealthy due to factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes risk, obesity, depression, and low levels of physical activity.

Guinea struggles with both undernutrition and overnutrition, a phenomenon known as the "double burden" of malnutrition.

Lesotho is severely affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic, with one of the highest prevalence rates in the world.

Somalia ranks as the worst country for maternal health, with high maternal and infant mortality rates.

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