Cameroon

The Foundation Orthopedic Aid Projects has its activities in the West African country of Cameroon. Cameroon is situated on the equator and has 20.000.000 inhabitants. In the capital Yaundé, 2.500.000 people reside.

In this countrey a child under 5 years old has a chance of 1 on 7 to die. Most common causes of death under children are Malaria, Tuberculosis, Malnutrition and HIV/AIDS. Also Dysenteria is a big problem.

The life expectancy for women is 54 years and for men 51 years.