Madagascar

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Statistical data (2005)

Population : 18 million inhabitants

Life expectancy men : 54,5 years

Life expectancy women : 59,4 years

Infant mortality rate : 76,8‰

The number of children suffering from denutrition is estimated at 75%. The majority of them suffer from a form of denutrition related to the lack of proteins more than of the hunger itself; in medical language it is known as Kwashiokor. That seriously penalizes their chances of development. Numbers of them do not have access (or a limited access) to medical care.