Comparative Study of Health Status between Countries along the New Silk Road

Ju’e Yan (), Yanli Li (), JianminGao (), Leilei Du () and Zhiying Zhou ()
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Ju’e Yan: Xi'an Jiaotong University, China
Yanli Li: Xi'an Jiaotong University, China
JianminGao: Xi'an Jiaotong University, China
Leilei Du: Xi'an Jiaotong University, China
Zhiying Zhou: Xi'an Jiaotong University, China

Eurasian Journal of Social Sciences, 2016, vol. 4, issue 2, 14-21

Abstract: Using World Statistics Data from the year 2012, health status differences between countries along the “New Silk Road” were compared and analyzed. Life expectancy at birth, life expectancy at age 60, healthy life expectancy, neonatal mortality rate, infant mortality rate, under-five mortality rate, maternal mortality ratio, as well as certain disease incidence rates were used. The study indicated that the 12 countries along the New Silk Road had longer life expectancy at birth. Females had longer life expectancy at birth than males, but life expectancy at age 60 was shorter than the global average, and healthy life expectancy at birth was also shorter. Maternal health status was generally good in each country. China, Russia, and 4 other countries had better children’s health status than India, Tajikistan, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Non-communicable diseases caused higher mortality than communicable diseases and accidental injuries. However, the age standardized mortality rates of communicable diseases in India, Tajikistan, Pakistan, and Afghanistan were still relatively high. Communicable diseases were also the leading cause of reduction in life expectancy. Tuberculosis had a more significant impact on health status. In conclusion, health status varies among the New Silk Road countries. Countries including China and Iran have relatively better health status, and non-communicable diseases were the predominant risk factor impacting health. However, in countries such as India and Afghanistan, mortality caused by communicable diseases is still prominent. Under the current trend of globalization, New Silk Road countries are supposed to collaborate to expand their healthcare systems, and improve the health conditions for their people.

Keywords: New Silk Road Countries; Health Status; Comparative Study (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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