Science and Medicine

Health in Qatar

Health in Qatar refers to the overall health status of the population in Qatar, including healthcare services, life expectancy and health issues such as obesity and diabetes. Over recent decades Qatar has increased investment in healthcare, and data shows the changes in life expectancy, infant mortality rate and access to medical services. At the same time, non communicable diseases such as obesity, diabetes and genetic disorders remain a big health concern. Child mortalities have been reduced by over fifty percent since the 1990s. Qatar's healthcare spending per capita is the highest in the Gulf Cooperation Council, standing at $1827 in 2024. The country's progress in health is hampered by exceedingly high rates of obesity, diabetes and genetic disorders. Currently, health coverage is nationwide. In 2023, the infant mortality rate was 4.9 per 1,000 live births, and life expectancy was 82.7 years.

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• ▸Laura Bush
• ▸André Messager
• ▸James Braid (surgeon)

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