Based on a specific study, Pakistan ranked 124th out of 195 countries in terms of the Healthcare Access and Quality (HAQ) index.
This particular ranking provides insight into one aspect of the broader "medical field," focusing specifically on how accessible healthcare is and the quality of that healthcare in Pakistan. The data comes from a Lancet study.
Healthcare Access and Quality Index
The Healthcare Access and Quality Index measures the levels of personal healthcare access and quality for 195 countries and territories. A higher score indicates better access and quality.
According to the study referenced:
- Rank: Pakistan ranked 124th among 195 countries.
- HAQ Index Score (2016): 37.6
- HAQ Index Score (1990): 26.8
This indicates that while Pakistan's rank remains in the lower half globally, there has been a notable improvement in the Healthcare Access and Quality index score itself over the period from 1990 to 2016.
Here's a summary of the HAQ index progression:
- 1990: Index Score 26.8
- 2016: Index Score 37.6
The information is based on data cited from sources like Health in Pakistan - Wikipedia, which references studies like those published in The Lancet.
