Each country has its strengths and weaknesses, but Maldives is a few steps ahead of Ecuador in average maternal and child health. According to World Bank (2013), Maldives performs better than many other countries in its region. They have lower levels of vitamin and nutrients deficiency among pregnant women and children below 2 years. However, Ecuador is also doing better than Maldives in some sectors. World Bank (2013) notes that Ecuador has a lower rate of stunting than Maldives. This shows that even though Ecuador citizens have an averagely lower income than Maldives’, they have taken adequate strategies to reduce their health vulnerabilities. Concerning health issues like overweight and obesity among children over 5 years and adults, both countries have high rate of prevalence which necessitates prompt lifestyle changes to reduce the health burden on the individuals and government.
