West Sumatra's Life Expectancy was 74.38 Years in 2020
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The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) notes that life expectancy (LE) in West Sumatra has continuously increased over the last decade. This indicates an improvement in the quality of healthcare in West Sumatra from 2010 to 2020.
In 2010, LE in West Sumatra was recorded at 67.59 years. This figure increased to 69.47 years in 2020. The average annual increase in LE in West Sumatra reached 0.27%.
Bukittinggi City had the highest LE in West Sumatra in 2020, at 74.38 years. Payakumbuh City and Padang City followed with LEs of 73.74 years and 73.65 years, respectively.
Meanwhile, the Mentawai Islands Regency had the lowest LE in the province, at 64.73 years. Above it were Sijunjung Regency and Pasaman Regency with LEs of 66.21 years and 67.4 years, respectively.
The morbidity rate in West Sumatra showed a fluctuating trend. In 2020, the morbidity rate was recorded at 14.39%, a 6.28-point increase from the previous year's 13.54%.
West Sumatra has 278 community health centers (puskesmas) spread across all regencies/cities. This number increased by three units compared to 2018. Padang Pariaman Regency has the highest number of puskesmas, with 25 units.
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