Healthcare
Approximately 70% of reported AIDS cases and related deaths were
among people aged 15-44.
In 2007 an estimated 65% of pregnant women were infected with
HIV.
The average number of adults living in Grenada with HIV is 247.
Abuse
Physical and sexual abuse cases are not commonly reported in
Grenada. The highest count of physical abuse is four females from the
month of January 2008.
Total amount of persons abused for 2008, 13 females and 8 males.
The parish of St. Andrew’s has the highest count of physical
abuse cases for 2008, 5 females and four males.
The second highest count of physical abuse on the island is in the parish of St.
Patrick’s (4 females).
24 physical abuse cases were reported in 2008.
A total of 69 sexual abuse cases were reported in 2008. |
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Employment
22,489 Males were
employed, and 15,252 Females were employed (2001 est.)
Unemployment Rate with females comprised of 26.4%, Male 12.4%
and Youth 32.9%. |
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Elderly
5.6% of the poor were 65 years and over. These comprised 22.5%
of all persons aged 65 years and over in the country.
Old Age Dependency Ratio 55.7% |
