These new data indicate that years of life lost to death and disability caused by the earthquake have fallen by 60% since 2010. Furthermore, other sources state that the number of cholera-related deaths has fallen by 97% since 2011 thanks to infrastructure improvements, extensive campaigns to combat the epidemic, and fewer people living in crowded tent camps. While the effects of the earthquake and cholera persist, this public focus obscures the present health challenges faced by Haitians.
Posted on: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 00:31:00 +0000
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