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The U.S. consumes 3 times as many mammograms, 2.5x the number of MRI scans, and 31% more C-sections per-capita than peer countries. This is a blend of higher per-capita income and higher use of specialists, among other factors. [57] The U.S. government intervenes less actively to force down prices in the United States than in other countries.
Mao proceeded with his land reform program. In November 1931 he announced the start of a "land verification project" which was expanded in June 1933. He also orchestrated education programs and implemented measures to increase female political participation. [ 119 ]
Between 2000 and 2008, the use of ITNs saved the lives of an estimated 250,000 infants in Sub-Saharan Africa. [93] According to UNICEF, only 36% of households had sufficient ITNs for all household members in 2019. [94] In 2000, 1.7 million (1.8%) African children living in areas of the world where malaria is common were protected by an ITN.