Azad Kashmir
Environmental issues present a large concern to the overall health of the region. Poor sanitation, pollution, and inadequate waste/debris management practices, combined with a lack of health and education facilities and efforts, have a serious impact on the lives of many community members.
The dispute between Pakistan and India over the Kashmir region is a long-standing one, dating back to the partition of the British Indian Empire in August of 1947. Factions within the region continue to fight for either control or sovereignty of various areas, resulting in insecure conditions for many communities.
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Vital Stats
| Population: | 3, 271,000 |
| Infant Mortality Rate: | 51 deaths / 1000 births |
| Life Expectancy: | 60 years |
| Major Diseases: | No significant risks |
| Religions: | Muslim - 100% |
| Literacy Rate: | 60 % |
| Unemployment Rate: | 5 % |
| Poverty Rate: | 3.5 % |
| Natural Hazards: | Destructive earthquakes |