The findings from Nariva suggest higher vulnerability to health
shocks than Caroni, indicating that the average time of travel to
health facilities is an important determinant of vulnerability.
According to the data, it took nearly twice as long to travel to the
nearest health facility in Nariva as it did in Caroni, reflecting the
lack of serviceable roadways connecting the Nariva communities
to the nearby towns. At night, the lack of street lighting makes
the situation even more dire. Health vulnerability therefore reflects
a lack of viable transportation options as opposed to a lack of
healthcare facilities