US and Dominica health statistics can be difficult to compare because there is a lack of data from Dominica. In the US we conduct many studies and record a lot of information to help us follow health trends. We are able to compare this with many countries; however, as Dominica is a developing a country they do not collect data to the same extent. In the US, 1.3% of children are underweight; while one might think this number is higher in Dominica, we do not know because they do not have this data. Similarly, we are not able to compare the mother mortality rate, infant mortality rate, or fertility rates. It is interesting to note that there is one case where Dominica has 100% coverage but the US does not have data available. This is the case of post-natal care; however there is only one postnatal visit in Dominica. In order to optimize health in Dominica we need to first become aware of the current situation. To do this we need to start by gathering data to analyze and comparing it to what we know about other countries.
Krissy Wright
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