Table 1 Development and public health statistics for Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Sierra Leone
From: Self-reported delays in care-seeking in West Africa during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic
| Â | Burkina Faso | Ghana | Sierra Leone |
|---|---|---|---|
Population (millions) | 20.9 | 30.1 | 8.0 |
Poverty rate (< $2.15/day) | 30.5% | 25.3% | 26.1% |
Rate of moderate to severe food insecurity | 52.6% | 36.6% | 86.7% |
Life expectancy at birth (years) | 62 | 64 | 55 |
Reported COVID-19 cases through July 1st, 2020 | 962 | 17,741 | 1462 |
Mortality rate under 5Â years of age (per 1000 live births) | 85 | 45 | 108 |