Doctors: 1 per 1266 people

Major causes of death: Heart disease, cancers, diabetes, accidents, violence

Oil wealth has given Trinidad a better public health service than most Caribbean states and more private clinics, mainly serving the expatriate community. However, treatment delays are a problem. The spread of HIV/AIDS is of particular concern on Tobago.

From "The Financial Times World Desk Reference" © Dorling Kindersley 2004