Pakistan Tops Asian Countries In A Shameful Record

babyPakistan is among top 10 countries with highest infant mortality rates, revealed a new research paper published in “The Lancet” Medical Journal.

Sixty percent of 5.9 million deaths of infants occurred in 10 Asian and African countries. Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, China, Nigeria, Tanzania, Republic of Congo, Angola and Ethiopia.

India Ranks first in terms of numbers, but in comparison with population Pakistan tops the Asian countries as the biggest killer for infants.

Infant mortality rate can be reduced by making vaccinations accessible, providing clean water and save sanitation. These Asian and African countries lack all these basic facilities resulting in high deaths among infants.

The research also revealed that the mortality rate has reduced in past few years but still 5.9 million deaths in 21st century are unacceptable, said  Peter Byass.

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