Health Stats: compare key data on Australia & Niger

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Birth rate > Crude > Per 1,000 people: Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the population growth rate in the absence of migration.
Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth: Average age of mother at first childbirth.
Births and maternity > Future births: Mid-range estimate for country's population increase due to births from five years prior to the given year. For example, from 2095 to 2100, India's population is expected to rise by 16,181 people due to births. Estimates are from the UN Population Division.
Births and maternity > Total fertility rate: Total fertility rate.
Deaths > Percent deaths registered: Civil registration coverage of deaths (%).
Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population): The number of people that will die from cancer out of 100,000 people the same age. The number is not an accurate telling of the country's cancer rate, but rather how fatal cancer is in each country.
Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people: Hospital beds include inpatient beds available in public, private, general, and specialized hospitals and rehabilitation centers. In most cases beds for both acute and chronic care are included.
Infant mortality rate > Total: This entry gives the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year; included is the total death rate, and deaths by sex, male and female. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country.
Life expectancy > Men: Life expectancy for men.
Life expectancy at birth > Total population: The average number of years to be lived by a group of people born in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. Life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages. It can also be thought of as indicating the potential return on investment in human capital and is necessary for the calculation of various actuarial measures.
Life expectancy at birth, female > Years: Life expectancy at birth, female (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Life expectancy at birth, male > Years: Life expectancy at birth, male (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Life expectancy at birth, total > Years: Life expectancy at birth, total (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Physicians > Per 1,000 people: Physicians are defined as graduates of any facility or school of medicine who are working in the country in any medical field (practice, teaching, research).
Probability of reaching 65 > Male: Probability at birth of reaching the age of 65.
Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman: Total fertility rate represents the number of children that would be born to a woman if she were to live to the end of her childbearing years and bear children in accordance with current age-specific fertility rates.
Infant mortality rate: The number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita: An estimate of all people (adults and children) alive at yearend with HIV infection, whether or not they have developed symptoms of AIDS. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate: How many infants, out of 1000, who will die before attaining one year of age.
Life expectancy > Women: Life expectancy for women.
HIV AIDS > Adult prevalence rate: An estimate of the percentage of adults (aged 15-49) living with HIV/AIDS. The adult prevalence rate is calculated by dividing the estimated number of adults living with HIV/AIDS at yearend by the total adult population at yearend.
Health services > Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people: Hospital beds include inpatient beds available in public, private, general, and specialized hospitals and rehabilitation centers. In most cases beds for both acute and chronic care are included."
Diseases > Overweight > Average Body Mass Index (BMI): Countries compared by average BMI (combining male and female population), according to data gathered by researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The BMI (Body Mass Index) measures how appropiate is the weight of an individual compared to their height. The calculation is made measuring your weight in kilograms and dividing it twice by your height measured in metres. A high BMI (25 or more) is usually associated with a risk of suffering diverse health problems.
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS: An estimate of all people (adults and children) alive at yearend with HIV infection, whether or not they have developed symptoms of AIDS.
Adolescent fertility rate > Births per 1,000 women ages 15-19: Adolescent fertility rate is the number of births per 1,000 women ages 15-19.
Probability of reaching 65 > Female: Probability at birth of reaching the age of 65.
Expenditure per capita > Current US$: Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditures as a ratio of total population. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Health expenditure per capita > Current US$: Health expenditure per capita (current US$). Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditures as a ratio of total population. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Births and maternity > Teenage birth rate: Percentage of females aged 15-19 who give birth, out of all females the same age in the country.
Diseases > Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people: Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100,000 people). Incidence of tuberculosis is the estimated number of new pulmonary, smear positive, and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis cases. Incidence includes patients with HIV.
Births and maternity > Crude birth rate: Country's crude birth rate. The crude birth rate is the number of live births for every 1,000 people.
Births and maternity > Maternal death rate: Number of mothers who died giving birth, out of 100,000 births.
Health services > Physicians > Per 1,000 people: Physicians include generalist and specialist medical practitioners.
Services, etc., value added > Current LCU per capita: Services, etc., value added (current LCU). Services correspond to ISIC divisions 50-99. They include value added in wholesale and retail trade (including hotels and restaurants), transport, and government, financial, professional, and personal services such as education, health care, and real estate services. Also included are imputed bank service charges, import duties, and any statistical discrepancies noted by national compilers as well as discrepancies arising from rescaling. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The industrial origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are in current local currency. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Death rates > Children under 5: Under-five mortality rate is the probability per 1,000 that a newborn baby will die before reaching age five, if subject to current age-specific mortality rates."
Death rates > Women: Adult mortality rate is the probability of dying between the ages of 15 and 60--that is, the probability of a 15-year-old dying before reaching age 60, if subject to current age-specific mortality rates between those ages."
Death rates > Men: Adult mortality rate is the probability of dying between the ages of 15 and 60--that is, the probability of a 15-year-old dying before reaching age 60, if subject to current age-specific mortality rates between those ages."
Diseases > HIV AIDS > AIDS deaths: AIDS deaths.
Nutrition > Depth of hunger > Kilocalories per person per day: Depth of hunger or the intensity of food deprivation, indicates how much food-deprived people fall short of minimum food needs in terms of dietary energy. The food deficit, in kilocalories per person per day, is measured by comparing the average amount of dietary energy that undernourished people get from the foods they eat with the minimum amount of dietary energy they need to maintain body weight and undertake light activity. The depth of hunger is low when it is less than 200 kilocalories per person per day, and high when it is higher than 300 kilocalories per person per day."
Births and maternity > Number of births: Total number of live births. A live birth refers to a birth after which the baby shows signs of life, however, if the baby dies after showing signs of life, it is still considered a live birth.
Life expectancy at birth > Total > Years: Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Life expectancy > Male: Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Nurses and midwives > Per 1,000 people: Nurses and midwives (per 1,000 people). Nurses and midwives include professional nurses, professional midwives, auxiliary nurses, auxiliary midwives, enrolled nurses, enrolled midwives and other associated personnel, such as dental nurses and primary care nurses.
Services, etc., value added > Current LCU: Services, etc., value added (current LCU). Services correspond to ISIC divisions 50-99. They include value added in wholesale and retail trade (including hotels and restaurants), transport, and government, financial, professional, and personal services such as education, health care, and real estate services. Also included are imputed bank service charges, import duties, and any statistical discrepancies noted by national compilers as well as discrepancies arising from rescaling. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The industrial origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are in current local currency.
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS per 1000: An estimate of all people (adults and children) alive at yearend with HIV infection, whether or not they have developed symptoms of AIDS. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Death rates > Infants: Infant mortality rate is the number of infants dying before reaching one year of age, per 1,000 live births in a given year."
Life expectancy at birth > Female: The average number of years to be lived by a females in this nation born in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. Life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages. It can also be thought of as indicating the potential return on investment in human capital and is necessary for the calculation of various actuarial measures.
Life expectancy > Female: Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Weeks of leave given: Maternity leave benefits.
Births and maternity > Antenatal care > Mothers getting 1+ visit during pregnancy: Percentage of pregnant women who received at least one visit by a doctor or other highly specialized care provider.
Per capita total expenditure on health in international dollars: Per capita total expenditure on health in international dollars, 2002
Spending > Per person: Spending per capita (PPP) in $US 1998.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > AIDS deaths per million people: AIDS deaths. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Both sexes: People living with HIV, 15-49 years old, percentage.
Diseases > Measles > Children immunised against measles: Percentage of children under 1 year old immunized against measles.
Life expectancy at birth > Male: The average number of years to be lived by amen in this nation born in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. The entry includes total population as well as the male and female components. Life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages. It can also be thought of as indicating the potential return on investment in human capital and is necessary for the calculation of various actuarial measures.
Life expectancy at birth > Female > Years: Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Life expectancy > 95 percent range: 95% range.
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population: Healthy life expectancy at birth (years) 2002 - Total population
Diseases > Cardiovascular death rate (per 100,000 population): The number of people that will die from cardiovascular diseases out of 100,000 people the same age. The number is not an accurate telling of the country's cardiovascular disease rate, but rather how fatal cardiovascular diseases are in each country.
Diseases > Obesity > Female obesity rate: Percentage of females older than 14 who are obese, meaning their Body Mass Index (BMI) exceeds 30.
Health services > Nurses and midwives > Per 1,000 people: Nurses and midwives include professional nurses, professional midwives, auxiliary nurses, auxiliary midwives, enrolled nurses, enrolled midwives and other associated personnel, such as dental nurses and primary care nurses."
Health spending per capita: Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditures as a ratio of total population. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation. Data are in current U.S. dollars."
Reproductive health > Pregnant women receiving prenatal care: Pregnant women receiving prenatal care are the percentage of women attended at least once during pregnancy by skilled health personnel for reasons related to pregnancy.
Diseases > Overweight > Female Body Mass Index (BMI): Countries compared by average female BMI, according to data gathered by researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The BMI (Body Mass Index) measures how appropiate is the weight of an individual compared to their height. The calculation is made measuring your weight in kilograms and dividing it twice by your height measured in metres. A high BMI (25 or more) is usually associated with a risk of suffering diverse health problems.
Life expectancy at birth > Male > Years: Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Tuberculosis cases > Per 100,000: Tuberculosis cases (per 100,000 people)
Deaths > Deaths from injuries (per 100,000 population): The number of people that die from injuries out of 100,000 people the same age. The number is not an accurate telling of the country's injury rate, but rather how fatal injuries are in each country.
Survival rate > To age 65 > Men: Survival to age 65 refers to the percentage of a cohort of newborn infants that would survive to age 65, if subject to current age specific mortality rates."
Drug access: Population with access to essential drugs 2000. The data on access to essential drugs are based on statistical estimates received from World Health Organization (WHO) country and regional offices and regional advisers and through the World Drug Situation Survey carried out in 1998-99. These estimates represent the best information available to the WHO Department of Essential Drugs and Medicines Policy to date and are currently being validated by WHO member states. The department assigns the estimates to four groupings: very low access (0-49%), low access (50-79%), medium access (80-94%) and good access (95-100%). These groupings, used here in presenting the data, are often employed by the WHO in interpreting the data, as the actual estimates may suggest a higher level of accuracy than the data afford. b.
Infant mortality > Female babies: Infant mortality rate for females under 1 year.
Deaths > Noncommunicable disease mortality rate: The number of people that die from noncommunicable diseases out of 100,000 people the same age. The number is not an accurate telling of the country's noncommunicable disease rate, but rather how fatal noncommunicable diseases are in each country.
Survival rate > To age 65 > Women: Survival to age 65 refers to the percentage of a cohort of newborn infants that would survive to age 65, if subject to current age specific mortality rates."
Diseases > Cholera cases: Total number of cholera cases reported in the country.
Health services > Health expenditure per capita > PPP > Constant 2005 international $: Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditures as a ratio of total population. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation. Data are in international dollars converted using 2005 purchasing power parity (PPP) rates."
Diseases > Overweight > Male Body Mass Index (BMI): Countries compared by average male BMI, according to data gathered by researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The BMI (Body Mass Index) measures how appropiate is the weight of an individual compared to their height. The calculation is made measuring your weight in kilograms and dividing it twice by your height measured in metres. A high BMI (25 or more) is usually associated with a risk of suffering diverse health problems.
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population: Life expectancy at birth (years) 2003 - Total population
Births and maternity > Number of births per thousand people: Total number of live births. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Intestinal diseases death rate: Death rate from intestinal infectious diseases
Units: Deaths/100,000 Population
Units: The final number is based on an aggregation of deaths recorded for WHO code B01 for all age groups by sex. These were then combined with UN Population Division population data for the country in that particular year. The death rates were standardized utilizing the age structure for the population of Canada. See page 22 of the2001 ESI report for more details on the methodology.
Health services > Outpatient visits per capita: Outpatient visits per capita are the number of visits to health care facilities per capita, including repeat visits."
Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people: Incidence of tuberculosis is the estimated number of new pulmonary, smear positive, and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis cases.
Diseases > Obesity > Obesity rate (men): Percentage of males aged over 15 years who are obese. The World Health Organization defines obesity as a body mass index over 30. The average BMI is 18.5 to 24.9.
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Both sexes: Adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years per 1000 population).
Dependency ratio per 100: Dependency ratio (per 100), 2003
Medical staff > Dental staff (per 10,000 people): Dentistry personnel density (per 10 000 population).
Smoking rate > Women: Prevalence of smoking, female is the percentage of women ages 15 and over who smoke any form of tobacco, including cigarettes, cigars, and pipes, and excluding smokeless tobacco. Data include daily and non-daily smoking."
Diseases > Tuberculosis cases: Number of reported tuberbculosis cases.
Births and maternity > Births attended by skill personnel: Births attended by skilled health personnel, percentage.
Births and maternity > Caesarean birth rate: Percentage of live births that are delivered through a cesarean section, more commonly referred to as a c-section.
Diseases > Neonatal tetanus cases: Number of reported cases of tetanus in newborns.
Infant mortality rate > Female: This entry gives the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year; included is the total death rate, and deaths by sex, male and female. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country.
Births and maternity > Antenatal care > Mothers getting 4+ visits during pregrancy: Percentage of pregnant women who received at least four visits by a doctor or other highly specialized care provider.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Aged over 15: Population with HIV/AIDS (estimate).
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Rape or incest: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Diseases > Measles cases: Number of reported measles cases.
Reproductive health > Maternal mortality ratio > Modeled estimate > Per 100,000 live births: Maternal mortality ratio is the number of women who die during pregnancy and childbirth, per 100,000 live births. The data are estimated with a regression model using information on fertility, birth attendants, and HIV prevalence."
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Females: Healthy life expectancy at birth (years) 2002 - Females
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Males: Adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years per 1000 population).
Diseases > Tuberculosis cases per million people: Number of reported tuberbculosis cases. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Diseases > Obesity > Obesity rate (women): Percentage of females aged over 15 years who are obese. The World Health Organization defines obesity as a body mass index over 30. The average BMI is 18.5 to 24.9.
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Males: Healthy life expectancy at birth (years) 2002 - Males
Reproductive health > Lifetime risk of maternal death > 1 in > Rate varies by country: Life time risk of maternal death is the probability that a 15-year-old female will die eventually from a maternal cause assuming that current levels of fertility and mortality (including maternal mortality) do not change in the future, taking into account competing causes of death. "
Births and maternity > Future births per million people: Mid-range estimate for country's population increase due to births from five years prior to the given year. For example, from 2095 to 2100, India's population is expected to rise by 16,181 people due to births. Estimates are from the UN Population Division. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Spending > Public: World Bank. 2002. World Development Indicators 2002. CD-ROM. Washington, DC.
Disease prevention > Tuberculosis case detection rate > All forms: Tuberculosis case detection rate (all forms) is the percentage of newly notified tuberculosis cases (including relapses) to estimated incident cases (case detection, all forms)."
Total fertility rate: Total fertility rate, 2003
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Provider: The method/s in which women receive an income during their maternity leave. Some countries put the responsibility solely on the employer, while others either include maternity leaves into their social welfare programs or use a combination of the two. Some countries do not have laws regarding maternity leave such as the United States and Papua New Guinea.
Infant mortality > Male babies: Infant mortality rate for males under 1 year.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve mental health: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Females: Life expectancy at birth (years) 2003 - Females
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Females: Adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years per 1000 population).
Caesarian birth rate: Percent of births delivered by caesarean section.
Respiratory disease child death rate: Child death rate from respiratory diseases
Units: Deaths/100,000 Population Aged 0-14
Units: The final number is based on an aggregation of deaths recorded for WHO codes B31 and B320, and B321, by sex and by age. These were then combined with UN Population Division population data broken down by age group to produce rates. See page 22 of the 2001 ESI report for more details on the methodology.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Women > Aged above 14: Population with HIV/AIDS (estimate).
Diseases > Neonatal tetanus cases per million people: Number of reported cases of tetanus in newborns. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Diseases > Total tetanus cases: Number of all reported tetanus cases.
Diseases > Pertussis cases: Number of reported pertussis cases. Pertussis is commonly called whooping cough.
Diseases > Cholera cases per million people: Total number of cholera cases reported in the country. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > On request: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Economic or social reasons: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Probability of dying before 5 > Females: Probability of females dying before reaching the age of 5. (2003)
Per capita government expenditure on health in international dollars: Per capita government expenditure on health in international dollars, 2002
Spending > Private: Private expenditure on health as a percentage of GDP 1998.
Diseases > Pertussis cases per million people: Number of reported pertussis cases. Pertussis is commonly called whooping cough. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > Rural > % of rural population with access: Access to improved sanitation facilities refers to the percentage of the population with at least adequate access to excreta disposal facilities that can effectively prevent human, animal, and insect contact with excreta. Improved facilities range from simple but protected pit latrines to flush toilets with a sewerage connection. To be effective, facilities must be correctly constructed and properly maintained."
Risk factors > Female adults with HIV > % of population ages 15+ with HIV: Prevalence of HIV is the percentage of people who are infected with HIV. Female rate is as a percentage of the total population with HIV.
Risk factors > Prevalence of HIV > Female > % ages 15-24: Prevalence of HIV is the percentage of people who are infected with HIV. Youth rates are as a percentage of the relevant age group.
Risk factors > Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people: Incidence of tuberculosis is the estimated number of new pulmonary, smear positive, and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis cases."
Risk factors > Prevalence of HIV > Total > % of population ages 15-49: Prevalence of HIV refers to the percentage of people ages 15-49 who are infected with HIV.
Public health spending > % of GDP: Public health expenditure consists of recurrent and capital spending from government (central and local) budgets, external borrowings and grants (including donations from international agencies and nongovernmental organisations), and social (or compulsory) health insurance funds."
Drinking water availability %: Coverage estimates shown are derived from information collected from two main sources: assessment questionnaires and household surveys. Assessment questionnaires were sent to all WHO country representatives, to be completed in liaison with local UNICEF st
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve physical health: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Diseases > Rubella cases: Number of reported rubella cases. Rubella is commonly called the German Measles.
Out-of-pocket expenditure as % of private health expenditure: Out-of-pocket expenditure on health as % of private expenditure on health, 2002
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Rural: Health - % of population using improved drinking water sources 2000 - Rural.
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Rural: Health - % of population using adequate sanitation facilities 2000 - Rural
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Urban: Health - % of population using improved drinking water sources 2000 - Urban
Births with health staff: Births attended by skilled health staff. Definitions of skilled health staff may vary across countries. Data refer to the most recent year available during the period specified or to a running average for a series of years surrounding the period 1995 to 2000.
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Urban: Health - % of population using adequate sanitation facilities 2000 - Urban
% of routine EPI vaccines financed by government > Total: Health - % of routine EPI vaccines financed by government 2002 - Total
Health expenditure, total > % of GDP: Health expenditure, total (% of GDP). Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditure. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation.
Prepaid plans as % of private expenditure on health: Prepaid plans as % of private expenditure on health, 2002
Public health spending > % of total health spending: Public health expenditure consists of recurrent and capital spending from government (central and local) budgets, external borrowings and grants (including donations from international agencies and nongovernmental organisations), and social (or compulsory) health insurance funds. Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditure. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation."
Nutrition > Low-birthweight babies > % of births: Low-birthweight babies are newborns weighing less than 2,500 grams, with the measurement taken within the first hours of life, before significant postnatal weight loss has occurred."
Diseases > Total tetanus cases per million people: Number of all reported tetanus cases. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
% immunized 1-year-old children > DPT3: Health - % immunized 2002 1-year-old children - DPT3
Prevalence of undernourishment > % of population: Population below minimum level of dietary energy consumption (also referred to as prevalence of undernourishment) shows the percentage of the population whose food intake is insufficient to meet dietary energy requirements continuously. Data showing as 2.5 signifies a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.
Improved water source > % of population with access: Access to an improved water source refers to the percentage of the population with reasonable access to an adequate amount of water from an improved source, such as a household connection, public standpipe, borehole, protected well or spring, and rainwater collection. Unimproved sources include vendors, tanker trucks, and unprotected wells and springs. Reasonable access is defined as the availability of at least 20 liters a person a day from a source within one kilometer of the dwelling.
Smoking prevalence > Males > % of adults: Prevalence of smoking, male is the percentage of men who smoke cigarettes. The age range varies among countries but in most is 18 and older or 15 and older.
Out-of-pocket health expenditure > % of private expenditure on health: Out of pocket expenditure is any direct outlay by households, including gratuities and in-kind payments, to health practitioners and suppliers of pharmaceuticals, therapeutic appliances, and other goods and services whose primary intent is to contribute to the restoration or enhancement of the health status of individuals or population groups. It is a part of private health expenditure.
Public health spending > % of government spending: Public health expenditure consists of recurrent and capital spending from government (central and local) budgets, external borrowings and grants (including donations from international agencies and nongovernmental organisations), and social (or compulsory) health insurance funds."
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Total: Health - % of population using improved drinking water sources 2000 - Total
Total expenditure on health as % of GDP: Total expenditure on health as % of GDP, 2002
% immunized 1-year-old children > Measles: Health - % immunized 2002 1-year-old children - Measles
Tuberculosis cases detected under DOTS: DOTS detection rate is the percentage of estimated new infectious tuberculosis cases detected under the directly observed treatment, short course case detection and treatment strategy.
% immunized 1-year-old children > Polio3: Health - % immunized 2002 1-year-old children - Polio3
Diseases > Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women > %: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%). Prevalence of anemia, pregnant women, is the percentage of pregnant women whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter at sea level.
Cause of death, by injury > % of total: Cause of death, by injury (% of total). Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Injuries include unintentional and intentional injuries.
Improved sanitation facilities > Rural > % of rural population with access: Access to improved sanitation facilities refers to the percentage of the population with at least adequate access to excreta disposal facilities that can effectively prevent human, animal, and insect contact with excreta. Improved facilities range from simple but protected pit latrines to flush toilets with a sewerage connection. To be effective, facilities must be correctly constructed and properly maintained.
Health services > External resources for health > % of total expenditure on health: External resources for health are funds or services in kind that are provided by entities not part of the country in question. The resources may come from international organisations, other countries through bilateral arrangements, or foreign nongovernmental organisations. These resources are part of total health expenditure."
Reproductive health > Births attended by skilled health staff > % of total: Births attended by skilled health staff are the percentage of deliveries attended by personnel trained to give the necessary supervision, care, and advice to women during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period; to conduct deliveries on their own; and to care for newborns."
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > % of population with access: Access to improved sanitation facilities refers to the percentage of the population with at least adequate access to excreta disposal facilities that can effectively prevent human, animal, and insect contact with excreta. Improved facilities range from simple but protected pit latrines to flush toilets with a sewerage connection. To be effective, facilities must be correctly constructed and properly maintained."
Disease prevention > Tuberculosis treatment success rate > % of registered cases: Tuberculosis treatment success rate is the percentage of new, registered smear-positive (infectious) cases that were cured or in which a full course of treatment was completed."
Pregnant women receiving prenatal care: Pregnant women receiving prenatal care are the percentage of women attended at least once during pregnancy by skilled health personnel for reasons related to pregnancy.
Tuberculosis treatment success rate > % of registered cases: Tuberculosis treatment success rate is the percentage of new, registered smear-positive (infectious) cases that were cured or in which a full course of treatment was completed.
Improved sanitation facilities > % of population with access: Access to improved sanitation facilities refers to the percentage of the population with at least adequate access to excreta disposal facilities that can effectively prevent human, animal, and insect contact with excreta. Improved facilities range from simple but protected pit latrines to flush toilets with a sewerage connection. To be effective, facilities must be correctly constructed and properly maintained.
Health expenditure, public > % of total health expenditure: Health expenditure, public (% of total health expenditure). Public health expenditure consists of recurrent and capital spending from government (central and local) budgets, external borrowings and grants (including donations from international agencies and nongovernmental organizations), and social (or compulsory) health insurance funds. Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditure. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation.
Diseases > Overweight > Ratio of male to female BMI: Compares the ratio of male to female BMI by countries, according to data gathered by researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The BMI (Body Mass Index) measures how appropiate is the weight of an individual compared to their height. The calculation is made measuring your weight in kilograms and dividing it twice by your height measured in metres. A high BMI (25 or more) is usually associated with a risk of suffering diverse health problems.
Births attended by skilled health staff > % of total: Births attended by skilled health staff are the percentage of deliveries attended by personnel trained to give the necessary supervision, care, and advice to women during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period; to conduct deliveries on their own; and to care for newborns.
Expenditure > Public > % of GDP: Public health expenditure consists of recurrent and capital spending from government (central and local) budgets, external borrowings and grants (including donations from international agencies and nongovernmental organizations), and social (or compulsory) health insurance funds.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To save the woman's life: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Diseases > Diabetes > Prevalence > % of population ages 20 to 79: Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79). Diabetes prevalence refers to the percentage of people ages 20-79 who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Life expectancy > 95% range: 95% range.
Births and maternity > Percent of births registered: Civil registration coverage of births (%).
Diseases > Prevalence of anemia among children > % of children under 5: Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children under 5). Prevalence of anemia, children under age 5, is the percentage of children under age 5 whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter at sea level.
Diseases > Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases > % of total: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total). Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Non-communicable diseases include cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, skin diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital anomalies.
Diseases > Female adults with HIV > % of population ages 15+ with HIV: Female adults with HIV (% of population ages 15+ with HIV). Prevalence of HIV is the percentage of people who are infected with HIV. Female rate is as a percentage of the total population ages 15+ who are living with HIV.
Pregnant women receiving prenatal care > %: Pregnant women receiving prenatal care (%). Pregnant women receiving prenatal care are the percentage of women attended at least once during pregnancy by skilled health personnel for reasons related to pregnancy.
Prevalence of HIV > Total > % of population ages 15-49: Prevalence of HIV refers to the percentage of people ages 15-49 who are infected with HIV.
Contraceptive prevalence > % of women ages 15-49: Contraceptive prevalence rate is the percentage of women who are practicing, or whose sexual partners are practicing, any form of contraception. It is usually measured for married women ages 15-49 only.
Immunization > Measles > % of children ages 12-23 months: Child immunization measures the percentage of children ages 12-23 months who received vaccinations before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized against measles after receiving one dose of vaccine.
Health expenditure, public > % of government expenditure: Health expenditure, public (% of government expenditure). Public health expenditure consists of recurrent and capital spending from government (central and local) budgets, external borrowings and grants (including donations from international agencies and nongovernmental organizations), and social (or compulsory) health insurance funds.
Health expenditure, public > % of GDP: Health expenditure, public (% of GDP). Public health expenditure consists of recurrent and capital spending from government (central and local) budgets, external borrowings and grants (including donations from international agencies and nongovernmental organizations), and social (or compulsory) health insurance funds.
Improved water source > Urban > % of urban population with access: Access to an improved water source refers to the percentage of the population with reasonable access to an adequate amount of water from an improved source, such as a household connection, public standpipe, borehole, protected well or spring, and rainwater collection. Unimproved sources include vendors, tanker trucks, and unprotected wells and springs. Reasonable access is defined as the availability of at least 20 liters a person a day from a source within one kilometer of the dwelling.
Improved water source > Rural > % of rural population with access: Access to an improved water source refers to the percentage of the population with reasonable access to an adequate amount of water from an improved source, such as a household connection, public standpipe, borehole, protected well or spring, and rainwater collection. Unimproved sources include vendors, tanker trucks, and unprotected wells and springs. Reasonable access is defined as the availability of at least 20 liters a person a day from a source within one kilometer of the dwelling.
Immunization > DPT > % of children ages 12-23 months: Child immunization measures the percentage of children ages 12-23 months who received vaccinations before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized against diphtheria, pertussis (or whooping cough), and tetanus (DPT) after receiving three doses of vaccine.
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions > % of total: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total). Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions include infectious and parasitic diseases, respiratory infections, and nutritional deficiencies such as underweight and stunting.
Private health spending > % of GDP: Private health expenditure includes direct household (out-of-pocket) spending, private insurance, charitable donations, and direct service payments by private corporations."
Infant mortality rate > Male: This entry gives the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year; included is the total death rate, and deaths by sex, male and female. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Foetal impairment: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Males: Life expectancy at birth (years) 2003 - Males
Diseases > Rubella cases per million people: Number of reported rubella cases. Rubella is commonly called the German Measles. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Nutrition > Prevalence of undernourishment > % of population: Population below minimum level of dietary energy consumption (also referred to as prevalence of undernourishment) shows the percentage of the population whose food intake is insufficient to meet dietary energy requirements continuously. Data showing as 2.5 signifies a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > Urban > % of urban population with access: Access to improved sanitation facilities refers to the percentage of the population with at least adequate access to excreta disposal facilities that can effectively prevent human, animal, and insect contact with excreta. Improved facilities range from simple but protected pit latrines to flush toilets with a sewerage connection. To be effective, facilities must be correctly constructed and properly maintained."
Disease prevention > Improved water source > % of population with access: Access to an improved water source refers to the percentage of the population with reasonable access to an adequate amount of water from an improved source, such as a household connection, public standpipe, borehole, protected well or spring, and rainwater collection. Unimproved sources include vendors, tanker trucks, and unprotected wells and springs. Reasonable access is defined as the availability of at least 20 liters a person a day from a source within one kilometer of the dwelling."
Disease prevention > Improved water source > Urban > % of urban population with access: Access to an improved water source refers to the percentage of the population with reasonable access to an adequate amount of water from an improved source, such as a household connection, public standpipe, borehole, protected well or spring, and rainwater collection. Unimproved sources include vendors, tanker trucks, and unprotected wells and springs. Reasonable access is defined as the availability of at least 20 liters a person a day from a source within one kilometer of the dwelling."

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Birth rate > Crude > Per 1,000 people	12.55 per 1,000 people Ranked 137th.	53.38 per 1,000 people Ranked 1st. 4 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth	30.5 Ranked 15th. 5% more than Niger	29 Ranked 14th.
Births and maternity > Future births	412.8 Ranked 57th.	3,847.27 Ranked 7th. 9 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > Total fertility rate	1.89% Ranked 74th.	2.51% Ranked 2nd. 33% more than Australia
Deaths > Percent deaths registered	90-100	<25
Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population)	126 Ranked 106th.	182 Ranked 8th. 44% more than Australia
Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people	7.4 per 1,000 people Ranked 9th. 62 times more than Niger	0.12 per 1,000 people Ranked 64th.
Infant mortality rate > Total	4.61 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 185th.	112.22 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 3rd. 24 times more than Australia
Life expectancy > Men	80 years Ranked 1st. 45% more than Niger	55 years Ranked 63th.
Life expectancy at birth > Total population	81.81 years Ranked 9th. 53% more than Niger	53.4 years Ranked 197th.
Life expectancy at birth, female > Years	84.1 Ranked 12th. 46% more than Niger	57.65 Ranked 171st.
Life expectancy at birth, male > Years	79.7 Ranked 8th. 39% more than Niger	57.33 Ranked 168th.
Life expectancy at birth, total > Years	81.85 Ranked 11th. 42% more than Niger	57.48 Ranked 171st.
Physicians > Per 1,000 people	2.5 per 1,000 people Ranked 26th. 83 times more than Niger	0.03 per 1,000 people Ranked 63th.
Probability of reaching 65 > Male	83.1% Ranked 7th. 2 times more than Niger	34.9% Ranked 140th.
Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman	1.77 births per woman Ranked 138th.	7.67 births per woman Ranked 1st. 4 times more than Australia
Infant mortality rate	4.76 Ranked 165th.	122.66 Ranked 5th. 26 times more than Australia
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita	0.704 per 1,000 people Ranked 74th.	5.36 per 1,000 people Ranked 46th. 8 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate	4.1 Ranked 164th.	62.8 Ranked 22nd. 15 times more than Australia
Life expectancy > Women	84 years Ranked 1st. 50% more than Niger	56 years Ranked 67th.
HIV AIDS > Adult prevalence rate	0.1% Ranked 127th.	0.8% Ranked 54th. 8 times more than Australia
Health services > Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people	3.97 Ranked 42nd. 13 times more than Niger	0.3 Ranked 105th.
Diseases > Overweight > Average Body Mass Index (BMI)	26.1 Ranked 27th. 21% more than Niger	21.49 Ranked 153th.
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS	20,000 Ranked 77th.	61,000 Ranked 54th. 3 times more than Australia
Adolescent fertility rate > Births per 1,000 women ages 15-19	14.33 births Ranked 151st.	254.81 births Ranked 1st. 18 times more than Australia
Probability of reaching 65 > Female	90.2% Ranked 9th. 2 times more than Niger	37.1% Ranked 146th.
Expenditure per capita > Current US$	3,123.3$ Ranked 16th. 363 times more than Niger	8.6$ Ranked 177th.
Health expenditure per capita > Current US$	$5,938.65 Ranked 8th. 295 times more than Niger	$20.11 Ranked 182nd.
Births and maternity > Teenage birth rate	15.5 Ranked 31st.	206 Ranked 1st. 13 times more than Australia
Diseases > Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	6.5 Ranked 181st.	104 Ranked 68th. 16 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > Crude birth rate	13.4 Ranked 28th.	45.8 Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > Maternal death rate	7 per 100,000 live births Ranked 161st.	590 per 100,000 live births Ranked 12th. 84 times more than Australia
Health services > Physicians > Per 1,000 people	0.96 Ranked 49th. 48 times more than Niger	0.02 Ranked 14th.
Services, etc., value added > Current LCU per capita	42,292.51 Ranked 70th.	83,552.69 Ranked 36th. 98% more than Australia
Death rates > Children under 5	5.1 Ranked 155th.	160.3 Ranked 11th. 31 times more than Australia
Death rates > Women	47.49 Ranked 154th.	301.82 Ranked 28th. 6 times more than Australia
Death rates > Men	82.36 Ranked 153th.	351.05 Ranked 29th. 4 times more than Australia
Diseases > HIV AIDS > AIDS deaths	200 Ranked 91st.	4,000 Ranked 17th. 20 times more than Australia
Nutrition > Depth of hunger > Kilocalories per person per day	50 Ranked 158th.	250 Ranked 37th. 5 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > Number of births	297,903 Ranked 16th.	574,650 Ranked 8th. 93% more than Australia
Life expectancy at birth > Total > Years	80.63 years Ranked 5th. 79% more than Niger	44.93 years Ranked 164th.
Life expectancy > Male	79.2 Ranked 7th. 57% more than Niger	50.54 Ranked 163th.
Nurses and midwives > Per 1,000 people	9.59 Ranked 15th. 70 times more than Niger	0.137 Ranked 138th.
Services, etc., value added > Current LCU	933.2 billion Ranked 61st.	1.43 trillion Ranked 38th. 54% more than Australia
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS per 1000	0.918 Ranked 100th.	3.99 Ranked 58th. 4 times more than Australia
Death rates > Infants	4.3 Ranked 155th.	75.7 Ranked 22nd. 18 times more than Australia
Life expectancy at birth > Female	84.35 years Ranked 12th. 54% more than Niger	54.7 years Ranked 197th.
Life expectancy > Female	83.7 Ranked 7th. 60% more than Niger	52.31 Ranked 164th.
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Weeks of leave given	78 Ranked 17th. 30% more than Niger	60 Ranked 42nd.
Births and maternity > Antenatal care > Mothers getting 1+ visit during pregnancy	98.3% Ranked 12th. 2 times more than Niger	46.1% Ranked 51st.
Per capita total expenditure on health in international dollars	2,699 Ranked 11th. 100 times more than Niger	27 Ranked 180th.
Spending > Per person	1,714 Ranked 15th. 343 times more than Niger	5 Ranked 131st.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > AIDS deaths per million people	8.96 Ranked 110th.	242.26 Ranked 38th. 27 times more than Australia
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Both sexes	0.2% Ranked 113th.	0.8% Ranked 51st. 4 times more than Australia
Diseases > Measles > Children immunised against measles	94% Ranked 95th. 24% more than Niger	76% Ranked 157th.
Life expectancy at birth > Male	79.4 years Ranked 7th. 52% more than Niger	52.13 years Ranked 198th.
Life expectancy at birth > Female > Years	83.16 years Ranked 7th. 85% more than Niger	44.97 years Ranked 168th.
Life expectancy > 95 percent range	(83.70-83.90)	(54.10-62.60)
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population	72.6 Ranked 9th. 2 times more than Niger	35.5 Ranked 176th.
Diseases > Cardiovascular death rate (per 100,000 population)	136 Ranked 182nd.	471 Ranked 27th. 3 times more than Australia
Diseases > Obesity > Female obesity rate	22% Ranked 5th. 11 times more than Niger	2% Ranked 10th.
Health services > Nurses and midwives > Per 1,000 people	10.91 Ranked 6th. 78 times more than Niger	0.14 Ranked 16th.
Health spending per capita	3,985.93 Ranked 16th. 242 times more than Niger	16.45 Ranked 173th.
Reproductive health > Pregnant women receiving prenatal care	100% Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Niger	46.4% Ranked 50th.
Diseases > Overweight > Female Body Mass Index (BMI)	24.95 Ranked 37th. 20% more than Niger	20.71 Ranked 156th.
Life expectancy at birth > Male > Years	78.21 years Ranked 7th. 74% more than Niger	44.9 years Ranked 163th.
Tuberculosis cases > Per 100,000	4 Ranked 155th.	150 Ranked 37th. 38 times more than Australia
Deaths > Deaths from injuries (per 100,000 population)	32 Ranked 168th.	127 Ranked 28th. 4 times more than Australia
Survival rate > To age 65 > Men	88.1 Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Niger	42.98 Ranked 158th.
Drug access	95% Ranked 36th. 90% more than Niger	50% Ranked 100th.
Infant mortality > Female babies	4.5 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 177th.	116 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 8th. 26 times more than Australia
Deaths > Noncommunicable disease mortality rate	355 Ranked 184th.	1,030 Ranked 8th. 3 times more than Australia
Survival rate > To age 65 > Women	92.99 Ranked 8th. 94% more than Niger	47.88 Ranked 157th.
Diseases > Cholera cases	3 Ranked 43th.	24 Ranked 36th. 8 times more than Australia
Health services > Health expenditure per capita > PPP > Constant 2005 international $	$3,260.75 Ranked 18th. 96 times more than Niger	$34.05 Ranked 166th.
Diseases > Overweight > Male Body Mass Index (BMI)	27.24 Ranked 21st. 22% more than Niger	22.27 Ranked 143th.
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population	81 Ranked 6th. 98% more than Niger	41 Ranked 179th.
Births and maternity > Number of births per thousand people	13.5 Ranked 26th.	45.22 Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Australia
Intestinal diseases death rate	0.62% Ranked 115th.	36.43% Ranked 2nd. 59 times more than Australia
Health services > Outpatient visits per capita	6.2 Ranked 16th. 33 times more than Niger	0.19 Ranked 48th.
Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	5.8 per 100,000 people Ranked 186th.	163.56 per 100,000 people Ranked 63th. 28 times more than Australia
Diseases > Obesity > Obesity rate (men)	25.5% Ranked 2nd. 8 times more than Niger	3.2% Ranked 14th.
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Both sexes	46 Ranked 185th.	322 Ranked 26th. 7 times more than Australia
Dependency ratio per 100	48 Ranked 141st.	109 Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Australia
Medical staff > Dental staff (per 10,000 people)	11	<1
Smoking rate > Women	19 Ranked 49th. 68% more than Niger	11.3 Ranked 1st.
Diseases > Tuberculosis cases	281 Ranked 120th.	5,773 Ranked 48th. 21 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > Births attended by skill personnel	100% Ranked 4th. 6 times more than Niger	17.7% Ranked 70th.
Births and maternity > Caesarean birth rate	31% Ranked 15th. 31 times more than Niger	1% Ranked 129th.
Diseases > Neonatal tetanus cases	0.0 Ranked 153th.	23 Ranked 27th.
Infant mortality rate > Female	4.27 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 183th.	107.1 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 3rd. 25 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > Antenatal care > Mothers getting 4+ visits during pregrancy	92% Ranked 2nd. 6 times more than Niger	14.9% Ranked 16th.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Aged over 15	16000	71000
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Rape or incest	Legal	Illegal
Diseases > Measles cases	11 Ranked 86th.	282 Ranked 40th. 26 times more than Australia
Life expectancy > Date of information	2006 est.	2006 est.
Reproductive health > Maternal mortality ratio > Modeled estimate > Per 100,000 live births	8 Ranked 146th.	820 Ranked 11th. 103 times more than Australia
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Females	74.3 Ranked 10th. 2 times more than Niger	35.2 Ranked 180th.
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Males	46 Ranked 185th.	322 Ranked 26th. 7 times more than Australia
Diseases > Tuberculosis cases per million people	13.37 Ranked 166th.	406.63 Ranked 49th. 30 times more than Australia
Diseases > Obesity > Obesity rate (women)	25.5% Ranked 2nd. 8 times more than Niger	3.2% Ranked 14th.
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Males	70.9 Ranked 6th. 98% more than Niger	35.8 Ranked 175th.
Reproductive health > Lifetime risk of maternal death > 1 in > Rate varies by country	7,400 Ranked 23th. 463 times more than Niger	16 Ranked 161st.
Births and maternity > Future births per million people	13.04 Ranked 138th.	46.11 Ranked 2nd. 4 times more than Australia
Spending > Public	6.0%	1.2%
Disease prevention > Tuberculosis case detection rate > All forms	86.96% Ranked 66th. 2 times more than Niger	35.23% Ranked 168th.
Total fertility rate	1.7 Ranked 139th.	8 Ranked 1st. 5 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Provider	Social assistance system financed by the State	50% Social insurance, 50% Employer
Infant mortality > Male babies	5.2 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 176th.	121.8 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 11th. 23 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve mental health	Legal	Illegal
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Females	83 Ranked 10th. 2 times more than Niger	41 Ranked 181st.
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Females	46 Ranked 185th.	322 Ranked 26th. 7 times more than Australia
Caesarian birth rate	21% Ranked 2nd. 21 times more than Niger	1% Ranked 13th.
Respiratory disease child death rate	1.37	216.55 (est)
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Women > Aged above 14	<1000	42000
Diseases > Neonatal tetanus cases per million people	0.0 Ranked 150th.	1.62 Ranked 22nd.
Diseases > Total tetanus cases	3 Ranked 93th.	194 Ranked 13th. 65 times more than Australia
Diseases > Pertussis cases	5,379 Ranked 6th. 68% more than Niger	3,204 Ranked 8th.
Diseases > Cholera cases per million people	0.143 Ranked 42nd.	1.69 Ranked 35th. 12 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > On request	Legal	Illegal
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Economic or social reasons	Legal	Illegal
Probability of dying before 5 > Females	5 per 1,000 people Ranked 176th.	252 per 1,000 people Ranked 2nd. 50 times more than Australia
Per capita government expenditure on health in international dollars	1,832 Ranked 13th. 131 times more than Niger	14 Ranked 174th.
Spending > Private	2.6% Ranked 53th. 86% more than Niger	1.4% Ranked 107th.
Diseases > Pertussis cases per million people	255.95 Ranked 6th. 13% more than Niger	225.68 Ranked 7th.
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > Rural > % of rural population with access	100% Ranked 22nd. 25 times more than Niger	4% Ranked 158th.
Risk factors > Female adults with HIV > % of population ages 15+ with HIV	6.67% Ranked 132nd.	30.36% Ranked 66th. 5 times more than Australia
Risk factors > Prevalence of HIV > Female > % ages 15-24	0.1% Ranked 118th.	0.5% Ranked 57th. 5 times more than Australia
Risk factors > Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	6.62 Ranked 163th.	180 Ranked 54th. 27 times more than Australia
Risk factors > Prevalence of HIV > Total > % of population ages 15-49	0.2% Ranked 100th.	0.8% Ranked 54th. 4 times more than Australia
Public health spending > % of GDP	5.99% Ranked 34th. 2 times more than Niger	2.8% Ranked 111th.
Drinking water availability %	100% Ranked 18th. 69% more than Niger	59% Ranked 119th.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve physical health	Legal	Illegal
Diseases > Rubella cases	36 Ranked 48th. 4 times more than Niger	10 Ranked 71st.
Out-of-pocket expenditure as % of private health expenditure	61.4% Ranked 157th.	94.6% Ranked 80th. 54% more than Australia
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Rural	100 Ranked 21st. 79% more than Niger	56 Ranked 106th.
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Rural	100 Ranked 17th. 20 times more than Niger	5 Ranked 137th.
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Urban	100 Ranked 31st. 43% more than Niger	70 Ranked 132nd.
Births with health staff	100% Ranked 10th. 6 times more than Niger	16% Ranked 112th.
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Urban	100 Ranked 25th. 27% more than Niger	79 Ranked 102nd.
% of routine EPI vaccines financed by government > Total	100 Ranked 67th. The same as Niger	100 Ranked 20th.
Health expenditure, total > % of GDP	9.03% Ranked 43th. 70% more than Niger	5.32% Ranked 128th.
Prepaid plans as % of private expenditure on health	22.7% Ranked 24th. 4 times more than Niger	5.4% Ranked 59th.
Public health spending > % of total health spending	67.51% Ranked 74th. 28% more than Niger	52.84% Ranked 116th.
Nutrition > Low-birthweight babies > % of births	6.6% Ranked 53th.	26.7% Ranked 2nd. 4 times more than Australia
Diseases > Total tetanus cases per million people	0.143 Ranked 108th.	13.66 Ranked 8th. 96 times more than Australia
% immunized 1-year-old children > DPT3	93 Ranked 82nd. 4 times more than Niger	23 Ranked 187th.
Prevalence of undernourishment > % of population	2.5% Ranked 160th.	32% Ranked 25th. 13 times more than Australia
Improved water source > % of population with access	100% Ranked 29th. 2 times more than Niger	46% Ranked 167th.
Smoking prevalence > Males > % of adults	18.6% Ranked 7th.	40.6% Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than Australia
Out-of-pocket health expenditure > % of private expenditure on health	61.6% Ranked 154th.	85.1% Ranked 101st. 38% more than Australia
Public health spending > % of government spending	17.65% Ranked 17th. 43% more than Niger	12.37% Ranked 72nd.
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Total	100 Ranked 21st. 69% more than Niger	59 Ranked 122nd.
Total expenditure on health as % of GDP	9.5% Ranked 19th. 2 times more than Niger	4% Ranked 155th.
% immunized 1-year-old children > Measles	94 Ranked 68th. 96% more than Niger	48 Ranked 176th.
Tuberculosis cases detected under DOTS	42.35% Ranked 134th.	49.61% Ranked 118th. 17% more than Australia
% immunized 1-year-old children > Polio3	93 Ranked 85th. 4 times more than Niger	25 Ranked 186th.
Diseases > Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women > %	12.42% Ranked 122nd.	61.3% Ranked 3rd. 5 times more than Australia
Cause of death, by injury > % of total	5.59% Ranked 140th. 2 times more than Niger	2.78% Ranked 190th.
Improved sanitation facilities > Rural > % of rural population with access	100% Ranked 18th. 25 times more than Niger	4% Ranked 165th.
Health services > External resources for health > % of total expenditure on health	0.0 Ranked 169th.	74.91% Ranked 1st.
Reproductive health > Births attended by skilled health staff > % of total	100% Ranked 7th. 3 times more than Niger	32.9% Ranked 67th.
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > % of population with access	100% Ranked 25th. 11 times more than Niger	9% Ranked 164th.
Disease prevention > Tuberculosis treatment success rate > % of registered cases	84.74% Ranked 49th. 8% more than Niger	78.64% Ranked 76th.
Pregnant women receiving prenatal care	100% Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Niger	41% Ranked 56th.
Tuberculosis treatment success rate > % of registered cases	84.93% Ranked 57th. 40% more than Niger	60.71% Ranked 154th.
Improved sanitation facilities > % of population with access	100% Ranked 19th. 8 times more than Niger	13% Ranked 163th.
Health expenditure, public > % of total health expenditure	68.51% Ranked 67th. 24% more than Niger	55.14% Ranked 113th.
Diseases > Overweight > Ratio of male to female BMI	1.09 Ranked 61st. 2% more than Niger	1.07 Ranked 68th.
Births attended by skilled health staff > % of total	99.3% Ranked 11th. 6 times more than Niger	15.7% Ranked 72nd.
Expenditure > Public > % of GDP	6.48% Ranked 30th. 3 times more than Niger	2.2% Ranked 135th.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To save the woman's life	Legal	Legal
Diseases > Diabetes > Prevalence > % of population ages 20 to 79	9.55% Ranked 58th. 2 times more than Niger	4.15% Ranked 168th.
Life expectancy > 95% range	(83.70-83.90)	(54.10-62.60)
Births and maternity > Percent of births registered	>90	32
Diseases > Prevalence of anemia among children > % of children under 5	8.04% Ranked 113th.	83.5% Ranked 1st. 10 times more than Australia
Diseases > Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases > % of total	90.01% Ranked 24th. 6 times more than Niger	15.96% Ranked 191st.
Diseases > Female adults with HIV > % of population ages 15+ with HIV	21.9% Ranked 131st.	54.7% Ranked 44th. 2 times more than Australia
Pregnant women receiving prenatal care > %	98.3% Ranked 11th. 2 times more than Niger	46.1% Ranked 55th.
Prevalence of HIV > Total > % of population ages 15-49	0.1% Ranked 136th.	1.1% Ranked 54th. 11 times more than Australia
Contraceptive prevalence > % of women ages 15-49	76% Ranked 1st. 5 times more than Niger	14% Ranked 49th.
Immunization > Measles > % of children ages 12-23 months	94% Ranked 77th. 13% more than Niger	83% Ranked 129th.
Health expenditure, public > % of government expenditure	16.76% Ranked 26th. 51% more than Niger	11.08% Ranked 101st.
Health expenditure, public > % of GDP	6.19% Ranked 40th. 2 times more than Niger	2.93% Ranked 118th.
Improved water source > Urban > % of urban population with access	100% Ranked 41st. 25% more than Niger	80% Ranked 154th.
Improved water source > Rural > % of rural population with access	100% Ranked 28th. 3 times more than Niger	36% Ranked 159th.
Immunization > DPT > % of children ages 12-23 months	92% Ranked 96th. 3% more than Niger	89% Ranked 110th.
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions > % of total	4.4% Ranked 169th.	81.26% Ranked 1st. 18 times more than Australia
Private health spending > % of GDP	2.88% Ranked 60th. 15% more than Niger	2.5% Ranked 78th.
Infant mortality rate > Male	4.93 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 186th.	117.19 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 4th. 24 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Foetal impairment	Legal	Illegal
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Males	78 Ranked 9th. 86% more than Niger	42 Ranked 174th.
Diseases > Rubella cases per million people	1.71 Ranked 67th. 2 times more than Niger	0.704 Ranked 81st.
Nutrition > Prevalence of undernourishment > % of population	5% Ranked 151st.	20% Ranked 41st. 4 times more than Australia
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > Urban > % of urban population with access	100% Ranked 28th. 3 times more than Niger	34% Ranked 156th.
Disease prevention > Improved water source > % of population with access	100% Ranked 31st. 2 times more than Niger	48% Ranked 160th.
Disease prevention > Improved water source > Urban > % of urban population with access	100% Ranked 37th. 4% more than Niger	96% Ranked 105th.

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