Infant mortality and life expectancy are vital health indicators. High infant mortality, seen in parts of the global South, correlates with malnutrition and inadequate healthcare, while life expectancy varies widely, with affluent countries like Singapore having the highest rates and conflict-affected nations like Afghanistan having the lowest.
Additional Links & Readings:
- Why US mothers are more likely to die in childbirth – BBC
- Inequality Life Expectancy – The New York Times