Sub Saharan Africa Topic STATS Flashcards
To learn all stats relating to the "lack of development in Africa" topic. (19 cards)
How many people in Africa were living with HIV/AIDS in 2015?
25 million
What % of all HIV/AIDS sufferers live in Africa?
75%
By 2020 it is estimated that HIV/AIDS will kill what % of southern Africa’s farm workers?
20%
What % of hospital beds are given to those suffering with HIV/AIDS
50%
The vast majority of African people who develop HIV/AIDS are aged..
Between 15 and 49
How many orphans has HIV/AIDS left?
11.6 million
Which profession is affected by HIV/AIDS, whereby they cannot train enough to keep up with the numbers that have died?
Teachers
African countries spend how much of their GDP on health?
Between 4% and 6% (in comparison to the UK at 10%)
According to WHOs World Malaria Report 2013, how many children die every day?
1 per minute and 1300 per day
Is malaria treatable and preventable?
Yes. It is 100% treatable and preventable. Insecticide-treated nets and anti-retroviral drugs are available to help.
Africa is rapidly growing in population. In 1950 there were 220 million people, now how many are there?
Over 1 billion people
What % of African people live on less than $2 a day
70% ($2 a day)
What are the natural disasters that cause the bleak situation in Africa
Drought, flooding, crop failures, climate change
What are some of the other problems African countries face?
- Lack of democracy
- Political corruption (kleptocracy)
- Lack of basic infrastructure
- Inability of social, economic, and political structures
What are Africa’s best exports?
They are rich in natural resources such as oil, gas, diamonds, uranium, copper, manganese, iron ore and gold
Social Factors - What are the main health issues
- HIV/AIDS
- Malaria
- TB
- Hunger
Social factors - Education.
What does education promote?
Education promotes tolerance, justice, peace, understanding, innovation and advancements.
Education means other developments can be made in all areas such as improved health, economic growth, political participation and greater equality.
How many African children miss out on education?
African countries spend on average 5% of their GDP on education. This has resulted in 35 million children in sub-Saharan Africa to miss out on school completely
What is Brain Drain?
Those few that do attain a high level of education in Africa often choose to emigrate to more prosperous countries. Nations lose the their best and brightest leaving the countries in shambles
