more energy use = more CO2 emmissions 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Malaysia Singapore Thailand Indonesia Vietnam Philippines CO2 emmissions metric tons per capita (2009) more $ = more energy usage 0 1,400 2,800 4,200 5,600 7,000 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 Year $0 $8,800 $17,600 $26,400 $35,200 $44,000 Energy Use Per Capita (kg of oil equivalent) GDP Per Capita (current US$) Malaysia Singapore Thailand Indonesia Vietnam Philippines Energy Use GDP ASEAN+6 refers to the largest economies in Southeast Asia-- much larger than the four remaining ASEAN nations. Country GDP (2012) Indonesia Thailand Malaysia Singapore Phillippines Vietnam THAILAND VIETNAM PHILLIPPINES INDONESIA SINGAPORE MALAYSIA MALAYSIA $878 Billion $365.5 Billion $303.5 Billion $274.7 Billion $250.2 Billion $141.6 Billion pollution thought to cause IMMUNE DISEASES CANCER LUPUS ASTHMA ALLERGIES Cancer Respiratory Diseases Proportional Mortality in ASEAN+6 (% of total deaths, all ages) 0% 6% 12% 18% 24% 30% 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% Malaysia Singapore Thailand Indonesia Vietnam Philippines what does this mean? Relationship between Po ution, Wealth & Health in ASEAN+6 You be the judge. is there any correlation? Do CO2 levels matter when it comes to the overall population’s health? Does pollution correlate with cancer? ... Or does lavish living? What role does pollution play in respiratory diseases? Do Singaporean’s live longer because they have a higher standard of living, which gives an increased chance of being diagnosed with cancer? Singapore Vietnam v.s. Highest rate of death due to cancer --it is a major outlier Lowest percentage of respiratory related deaths in the region Wealthiest ASEAN+6 nation Approximately $43,000 GDP/capita Highest energy-usage per person Approximately 6,455 kg oil/year 2nd lowest energy-usage per person Approximately 681 kg oil/year Poorest ASEAN+6 nation Approximately $1,200 GDP/capita 30% cancer-related deaths/year Half of those in Vietnam Cancer death-rate comparable to fellow ASEAN+6 nations Highest percentage of respiratory related deaths in the region 14% cancer-related deaths/year 8% respiratory deaths/year Singapore has the highest life expectancy in ASEAN+6 at 81.5 years. Vietnam has the 2nd highest life expectancy in ASEAN+6 at 74.8 years. less money less energy use less CO2 emissions less cancer related deaths more respiratory related deaths more money more energy use more CO2 emissions more cancer related deaths less respiratory related deaths @SEAdevelopment Resources: The World Bank The World Health Organization laurencebradford.com