Health in the Marshall Islands

A 2007–2008 study revealed that the rate of type 2 diabetes is among the highest in the world; 28% over the age of 15; 50% over 35.

This is mostly due to the adoption of an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise.

About 50% of all surgeries performed on the island are amputations due to complications from diabetes.

There are 58 health care centres on the outer atolls and islands.

There is also a hospital on Kwajalein Atoll at the US military base which serves only the American forces.