When looking at Dominica compared to the United States it is hard to determine any differences in several quality of life parameters such as maternal mortality rate and the percent of children under five years old who are underweight. This is mainly due to the fact that no data has been collected to assess the numbers. Without the data it makes it hard to determine how well the population of Dominica is doing. An interesting reality to look at is the availability of sanitary water sources. It is hard to imagine that people in Dominica do not have access to proper drinking water and sanitation but due to the lack of development and roadways it is very possible that a part of the population struggle to find appropriate amounts of water. However, the reality that people in countries around the world are fighting daily to get drinking water is the really devastating matter. After watching parts of “Blue Gold”, I am appalled at my own personal abuse of water. If I could change one thing about myself it would be my consumption of water.
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