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The regional population per physician 31,785 is slightly above the<br />

national average of 24,930. The population per hospital (89,396)<br />

is below the national target of 100,000 people.<br />

Fig. 25b: Ratio of Population per Doctor by District 1997<br />

Thousands<br />

120<br />

100<br />

Ratio of Population<br />

80<br />

60<br />

40<br />

20<br />

0<br />

Same<br />

Mwanga<br />

Rombo<br />

Moshi (R)<br />

Moshi (U)<br />

Hai<br />

Districts<br />

Notes:<br />

All hospitals in the region are accessible throughout the year,<br />

though distance covered to reach them varies from district to<br />

district.<br />

4.2.5 Health Indicators:<br />

(a)<br />

Life Expectancy At Birth:<br />

Table LXXII indicates that the region has relatively higher<br />

life expectancy at birth compared to other regions. This<br />

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