The Phillipines has an estimated 220,000 in 65 major cities, and Indonesia 50,000 in eight cities. Political Instability and Inadequate Medical Care Cambodia has a long history of political instability. Political instability is still present with factional political groups posturing for a coalition government. Conservatives feel that this compromise regime will further contribute to political and subsequent economic deterioration. Along with the fragile economy is the modest availability of medical care, particularly in the provincial areas.
Malnutrition is epidemic.
One person in every 250 has suffered a land mine injury. Estimates of active land mines range from two to four million. One projection was that at the current rate of detonation, it will take 300 years to solve this problem. The rate of HIV is the highest in Asia. The average life-expectancy is 53 years.