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Table 1 Health indices in Afghanistan

From: Rebuilding the health care system in Afghanistan: an overview of primary care and emergency services

 

2000

2006

Maternal mortality (per 100,000 live births)

 

1800

Infant mortality (per 1,000 live births)

165

165

Under age 5 mortality (per 1,000 live births)

257

257

Life expectancy

41 years

42 years

Women with antenatal care

4.6%

32.2%

Skilled attendant delivery

6%

18.9%