Some units of the Afghan National Army have received M16 and M4 rifles, but, generally, the AKM and Chinese Type 56 rifles are standard. Some AK-74s are in service, but not particularly commonplace....
because Afghanistan is so poor, a lot of people don't get the medical attention they need. Afghanistan has also been through 2 decades of war, making the average life expectancy drop.
There are actually allot of famous people from Afghanistan such as world renown singer Ahmad Zahir and President Zahir Shah. Many people think Bin Laden is from Afghanistan but are misinformed...