The Healthcare Access and Quality (HAQ) Index is measured on a scale from 0 (worst) to 100 (best)
Source: Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, 2017; OurWorldInData.org
Global Access
Global access to health is uneven across the world, with the global west having the most. The places where the church is growing the fastest are the places that have the least.
Lowest Access
Six of the ten countries with lowest access to health care are in the African region. Africa is also one of the fastest growing regions, thus increasing access is critical.
Preventable Disease
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally. The Centers for Disease Control and Preventio say 80 percent of premature cardiovascular disease is preventable.
Top Causes Of Health-Related Death
Source: Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, 2017; OurWorldInData.org
