Food Security and Health Services Accessibility in Burkina Faso

A combination of supply and demand factors affect ability to access health services when needed; but affordability represents the biggest constraint, especially for the poor Why were you or the household member unable to access medical treatment? 100% 0.0 0.0 4.1 90% 22.7 20.4 27.0 80% 46.7 70% 22.5 60% 50% 100.0 18.7 40% 75.6 73.0 30% 54.8 20% 34.5 10% 0% Ouagadougou Other urban Rural Non-poor Location Lack of money No medical staff available Poverty status Refused due to lack of space 22.0 21.9 56.2 Poor All

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