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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.
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.
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.
Quality of health care system > Cost: Cost to you. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Argentina, Austria and 69 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 7 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, United Kingdom and 1 more country. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from October, 2010 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Cost to you". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Quality of health care system > Health care system index: Health Care Index is an estimation of the overall quality of the health care system, health care professionals, equipment, staff, doctors, cost, etc.
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.
Deaths > Percent deaths registered: Civil registration coverage of deaths (%).
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.
Quality of health care system > Skill and competence of medical staff: Skill and competency of medical staff. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Argentina, Austria and 69 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 7 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, United Kingdom and 1 more country. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from October, 2010 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with the skill and competency of the local medical staff?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
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.
Quality of health care system > Short waiting times: Responsiveness (waitings) in medical institutions. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Argentina, Austria and 69 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 7 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, United Kingdom and 1 more country. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from October, 2010 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with the responsiveness (waitings) in medical institutions?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
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.
Quality of health care system > Modern equipment: Equipment for modern diagnosis and treatment. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Argentina, Austria and 69 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 7 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, United Kingdom and 1 more country. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from October, 2010 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Does hospitals have equipment for modern diagnosis and treatment?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Deaths > Deaths of infants: An infant death is the death from any cause of a live-born child under one year of age.
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.
Quality of health care system > Accuracy and completeness in filling out reports: Accuracy and completeness in filling out reports. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Argentina, Austria and 69 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 7 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, United Kingdom and 1 more country. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from October, 2010 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied you with the accuracy and completeness in filling out reports?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their 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."
Quality of health care system > Speed in delivering examinations and reports: Speed in completing examination and reports. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Argentina, Austria and 69 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 7 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, United Kingdom and 1 more country. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from October, 2010 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Speed in completing examination and reports?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
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.
Births and maternity > Abortion > Legal abortions total: Legally induced abortions by urban/rural residence of woman.
Quality of health care system > Friendliness and courtesy of staff: Friendliness and courtesy of the staff. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Argentina, Austria and 69 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 7 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, United Kingdom and 1 more country. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from October, 2010 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Friendliness and courtesy of the staff?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
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.
Quality of health care system > Convenient location: Convenience of location for you. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Argentina, Austria and 69 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 7 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, United Kingdom and 1 more country. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from October, 2010 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Convenience of location for you". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Access to sanitation: The percentage of the total population with access to sanitation facilities
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
Births and maternity > Abortion > Legal abortions total per thousand people: Legally induced abortions by urban/rural residence of woman. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
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.
Births and maternity > Twin births per million people: Number of births, in which two children were born. A mother giving birth to twins is counted as one birth. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Diseases > Measles > Children immunised against measles: Percentage of children under 1 year old immunized against measles.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Both sexes: People living with HIV, 15-49 years old, percentage.
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.
Suicide rate > Gender ratio: Suicide rates per 100,000 people
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.
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."
Births and maternity > All births of boys: Live births by sex and urban/rural residence.
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.
Deaths > Deaths of infants per million people: An infant death is the death from any cause of a live-born child under one year of age. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Births and maternity > Twin births: Number of births, in which two children were born. A mother giving birth to twins is counted as one birth.
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."
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.
Life expectancy > Inequality adjusted index: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index.
Deaths > Deaths of infant boys: An infant death is the death from any cause of a live-born child under one year of age.
Deaths > Rural deaths of infant girls: An infant death is the death from any cause of a live-born child under one year of age.
Deaths > Deaths of infant boys per million people: An infant death is the death from any cause of a live-born child under one year of age. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Deaths > Rural deaths of infants per million people: An infant death is the death from any cause of a live-born child under one year of age. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Health services > Community health workers > Per 1,000 people: Community health workers include various types of community health aides, many with country-specific occupational titles such as community health officers, community health-education workers, family health workers, lady health visitors and health extension package workers."
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 > Triplet births per million people: Number of births, in which three children were born. A mother giving birth to triplets is counted as one birth. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
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.
Tobacco > Male smoking rate: Male [%].
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.
Deaths > Deaths of infant girls: An infant death is the death from any cause of a live-born child under one year of age.
Deaths > Urban deaths of infants: An infant death is the death from any cause of a live-born child under one year of age.
Deaths > Rural deaths of infant boys: Infant deaths by sex and urban/rural residence.
Births and maternity > Rural births of girls per thousand people: Live births by sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Births and maternity > Single births: Number of births, in which one child was born.
Diseases > Measles cases: Number of reported measles cases.
Tobacco > Female smoking rate: Female [%].
Transplants > Total: The total of our statistics for kidney, liver, pancreas, kidney-pancreas, heart, lung, heart-lung and intestine transplants. Note that, in some cases, the figures for each individual organ type were taken in different years (either 2000, 2001, or 2002). Thus these totals are suggestive but not conclusive.
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.
Community health workers > Per 1,000 people: Community health workers (per 1,000 people). Community health workers include various types of community health aides, many with country-specific occupational titles such as community health officers, community health-education workers, family health workers, lady health visitors and health extension package workers.
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Males: Healthy life expectancy at birth (years) 2002 - Males
Transplants > Kidney: The number of kidney transplants in the nation in 2002. (If the surveyed year is different, it is given in brackets).
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. "
HIV AIDS > Women living with aids 15-49: People living with HIV/AIDS, women (age 15-49)
Children living with AIDS per 1000: People living with HIV/AIDS, children (age 0-14). Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
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)."
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.
Total fertility rate: Total fertility rate, 2003
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
Children living with AIDS: People living with HIV/AIDS, children (age 0-14)
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).
Transplants > Total per million: The total of our statistics for kidney, liver, pancreas, kidney-pancreas, heart, lung, heart-lung and intestine transplants. Note that, in some cases, the figures for each individual organ type were taken in different years (either 2000, 2001, or 2002). Thus these totals are suggestive but not conclusive. Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
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 > Mumps cases per million people: Number of reported mumps cases. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Diseases > Pertussis cases: Number of reported pertussis cases. Pertussis is commonly called whooping cough.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Economic or social reasons: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > On request: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Diseases > Total tetanus cases: Number of all reported tetanus cases.
Diseases > Neonatal tetanus cases per million people: Number of reported cases of tetanus in newborns. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
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
Transplants > Kidney per million: The number of kidney transplants in the nation in 2002. (If the surveyed year is different, it is given in brackets). Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
Spending > Private: Private expenditure on health as a percentage of GDP 1998.
Deaths > Urban deaths of infant boys per million people: An infant death is the death from any cause of a live-born child under one year of age. 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."
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve physical health: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Private expenditure on health as % of total expenditure on health: Private expenditure on health as % of total expenditure on health, 2002
Risk factors > Prevalence of HIV > Male > % 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.
Disease prevention > Immunisation > Measles > % of children ages 12-23 months: Child immunisation 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.
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Total: Health - % of population using adequate sanitation facilities 2000 - Total
Disease prevention > Immunisation against tetanus > % of children ages 12-23 months: Child immunisation 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."
% 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.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Foetal impairment: 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.
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.
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.
Prepaid plans as % of private expenditure on health: Prepaid plans as % of private expenditure on health, 2002
Deaths > Rural deaths of infant boys per million people: Infant deaths by sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Deaths > Deaths of infant girls per million people: An infant death is the death from any cause of a live-born child under one year of age. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
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.
Health expenditure, private > % of GDP: Health expenditure, private (% of GDP). Private health expenditure includes direct household (out-of-pocket) spending, private insurance, charitable donations, and direct service payments by private corporations.
Out-of-pocket health expenditure > % of total expenditure on health: Out-of-pocket health expenditure (% of total 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.
Deaths > Urban deaths of infant girls: An infant death is the death from any cause of a live-born child under one year of age.
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Males: Life expectancy at birth (years) 2003 - Males
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.
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.
Smoking prevalence > Females > % of adults: Prevalence of smoking, female is the percentage of women who smoke cigarettes. The age range varies among countries but in most is 18 and older or 15 and older.
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.
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 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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
% 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
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 > 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.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To save the woman's life: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
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."
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.
Births and maternity > Single births per thousand people: Number of births, in which one child was born. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
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."
Births and maternity > All births of girls: Live births by sex and urban/rural residence.
Births and maternity > Urban births of boys: Live births by sex and urban/rural residence.
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."
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."
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.
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."
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%.
Deaths > Rural deaths of infant girls per million people: An infant death is the death from any cause of a live-born child under one year of age. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Births and maternity > Quadruplet and quintuplet births per million people: Number of births, in which four or five children were born. A mother giving birth to quadruplets or quintuplets is counted as one birth. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Births and maternity > Quadruplet and quintuplet births: Number of births, in which four or five children were born. A mother giving birth to quadruplets or quintuplets is counted as one birth.
Births and maternity > All births of boys per thousand people: Live births by sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Diseases > Measles cases per million people: Number of reported measles cases. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
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."
Immunisation > Immunization, measles > % of children ages 12-23 months: 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.
Expenditure > Private > % of GDP: Private health expenditure includes direct household (out-of-pocket) spending, private insurance, charitable donations, and direct service payments by private corporations.
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.
HIVAIDS > Adult prevalence rate 15-49 years,: Health - HIV/AIDS - Adult prevalence rate (15-49 years), end-2001
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.
Tuberculosis case detection rate > %, all forms: 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).
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.
Mortality > Completeness of total death reporting > % of reported total deaths to estimated total deaths: Completeness of total death reporting is the number of total deaths reported by national statistics authorities to the United Nations Statistics Division's Demography Yearbook divided by the number of total deaths estimated by the United Nations Population Division.
Health services > 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."
Health spending > % 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."
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."
Deaths > Rural deaths of infants: An infant death is the death from any cause of a live-born child under one year of age.
Diseases > Total tetanus cases per million people: Number of all reported tetanus cases. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
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
% immunized 1-year-old children > DPT3: Health - % immunized 2002 1-year-old children - DPT3
Out-of-pocket expenditure as % of private health expenditure: Out-of-pocket expenditure on health as % of private expenditure on health, 2002
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.
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.
External resources for health as % of total expenditure on health: External resources for health as % of total expenditure on health, 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
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."
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."
% immunized 1-year-old children > HepB3: Health - % immunized 2002 1-year-old children - HepB3
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.
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.

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Birth rate > Crude > Per 1,000 people	12.55 per 1,000 people Ranked 137th.	16.5 per 1,000 people Ranked 117th. 31% more than Australia
Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth	30.5 Ranked 15th. 15% more than Costa Rica	26.6 Ranked 24th.
Births and maternity > Future births	412.8 Ranked 57th. 9 times more than Costa Rica	47.44 Ranked 123th.
Births and maternity > Total fertility rate	1.89% Ranked 74th. 2% more than Costa Rica	1.84% Ranked 127th.
Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population)	126 Ranked 106th. 6% more than Costa Rica	119 Ranked 121st.
Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people	7.4 per 1,000 people Ranked 9th. 5 times more than Costa Rica	1.4 per 1,000 people Ranked 51st.
Life expectancy > Men	80 years Ranked 1st. 4% more than Costa Rica	77 years Ranked 3rd.
Life expectancy at birth > Total population	81.81 years Ranked 9th. 5% more than Costa Rica	77.72 years Ranked 53th.
Life expectancy at birth, female > Years	84.1 Ranked 12th. 3% more than Costa Rica	81.84 Ranked 37th.
Life expectancy at birth, male > Years	79.7 Ranked 8th. 3% more than Costa Rica	77.25 Ranked 36th.
Life expectancy at birth, total > Years	81.85 Ranked 11th. 3% more than Costa Rica	79.49 Ranked 35th.
Physicians > Per 1,000 people	2.5 per 1,000 people Ranked 26th. 89% more than Costa Rica	1.32 per 1,000 people Ranked 59th.
Probability of reaching 65 > Male	83.1% Ranked 7th. 4% more than Costa Rica	80.1% Ranked 20th.
Quality of health care system > Cost	64.53 Ranked 27th. 29% more than Costa Rica	50 Ranked 18th.
Quality of health care system > Health care system index	74.13 Ranked 12th. 33% more than Costa Rica	55.56 Ranked 17th.
Infant mortality rate > Total	4.61 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 185th.	9.45 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 149th. 2 times more than Australia
Deaths > Percent deaths registered	90-100	90-100
Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman	1.77 births per woman Ranked 138th.	2 births per woman Ranked 121st. 13% more than Australia
Infant mortality rate	4.76 Ranked 165th.	10.26 Ranked 122nd. 2 times more than Australia
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita	0.704 per 1,000 people Ranked 74th.	2.87 per 1,000 people Ranked 56th. 4 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate	4.1 Ranked 164th.	8.6 Ranked 136th. 2 times more than Australia
Life expectancy > Women	84 years Ranked 1st. 2% more than Costa Rica	82 years Ranked 3rd.
Quality of health care system > Skill and competence of medical staff	78.49 Ranked 8th. 11% more than Costa Rica	70.83 Ranked 9th.
HIV AIDS > Adult prevalence rate	0.1% Ranked 127th.	0.3% Ranked 87th. 3 times more than Australia
Quality of health care system > Short waiting times	60.12 Ranked 11th. 44% more than Costa Rica	41.67 Ranked 12th.
Health services > Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people	3.97 Ranked 42nd. 3 times more than Costa Rica	1.3 Ranked 65th.
Diseases > Overweight > Average Body Mass Index (BMI)	26.1 Ranked 27th. 5% more than Costa Rica	24.87 Ranked 68th.
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS	20,000 Ranked 77th. 2 times more than Costa Rica	9,800 Ranked 97th.
Adolescent fertility rate > Births per 1,000 women ages 15-19	14.33 births Ranked 151st.	73.78 births Ranked 53th. 5 times more than Australia
Probability of reaching 65 > Female	90.2% Ranked 9th. 3% more than Costa Rica	87.2% Ranked 28th.
Quality of health care system > Modern equipment	92.68 Ranked 16th. 39% more than Costa Rica	66.67 Ranked 17th.
Deaths > Deaths of infants	1,140 Ranked 17th. 83% more than Costa Rica	624 Ranked 10th.
Expenditure per capita > Current US$	3,123.3$ Ranked 16th. 11 times more than Costa Rica	289.7$ Ranked 65th.
Health expenditure per capita > Current US$	$5,938.65 Ranked 8th. 6 times more than Costa Rica	$942.87 Ranked 48th.
Births and maternity > Teenage birth rate	15.5 Ranked 31st.	67.3 Ranked 18th. 4 times more than Australia
Quality of health care system > Accuracy and completeness in filling out reports	75 Ranked 10th. 38% more than Costa Rica	54.17 Ranked 14th.
Diseases > Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	6.5 Ranked 181st.	11 Ranked 164th. 69% more than Australia
Births and maternity > Crude birth rate	13.4 Ranked 28th.	16.2 Ranked 21st. 21% more than Australia
Births and maternity > Maternal death rate	7 per 100,000 live births Ranked 161st.	40 per 100,000 live births Ranked 110th. 6 times more than Australia
Health services > Physicians > Per 1,000 people	0.96 Ranked 49th.	1.32 Ranked 60th. 38% more than Australia
Services, etc., value added > Current LCU per capita	42,292.51 Ranked 70th.	2.95 million Ranked 10th. 70 times more than Australia
Death rates > Children under 5	5.1 Ranked 155th.	10.6 Ranked 133th. 2 times more than Australia
Death rates > Women	47.49 Ranked 154th.	59.44 Ranked 133th. 25% more than Australia
Quality of health care system > Speed in delivering examinations and reports	71.8 Ranked 12th. 33% more than Costa Rica	54.17 Ranked 14th.
Death rates > Men	82.36 Ranked 153th.	112.51 Ranked 128th. 37% more than Australia
Diseases > HIV AIDS > AIDS deaths	200 Ranked 91st.	500 Ranked 74th. 3 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > Abortion > Legal abortions total	2,519 Ranked 14th.	7,697 Ranked 30th. 3 times more than Australia
Quality of health care system > Friendliness and courtesy of staff	76.47 Ranked 7th. 31% more than Costa Rica	58.33 Ranked 13th.
Nutrition > Depth of hunger > Kilocalories per person per day	50 Ranked 158th.	150 Ranked 111th. 3 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > Number of births	297,903 Ranked 16th. 4 times more than Costa Rica	75,000 Ranked 21st.
Life expectancy at birth > Total > Years	80.63 years Ranked 5th. 2% more than Costa Rica	78.95 years Ranked 26th.
Life expectancy > Male	79.2 Ranked 7th. 3% more than Costa Rica	76.56 Ranked 27th.
Nurses and midwives > Per 1,000 people	9.59 Ranked 15th. 10 times more than Costa Rica	0.93 Ranked 15th.
Quality of health care system > Convenient location	83.53 Ranked 5th. 54% more than Costa Rica	54.17 Ranked 21st.
Access to sanitation	100% Ranked 15th. 8% more than Costa Rica	93% Ranked 45th.
Services, etc., value added > Current LCU	933.2 billion Ranked 61st.	14.16 trillion Ranked 17th. 15 times more than Australia
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS per 1000	0.918 Ranked 100th.	2.13 Ranked 78th. 2 times more than Australia
Death rates > Infants	4.3 Ranked 155th.	9.6 Ranked 130th. 2 times more than Australia
Life expectancy at birth > Female	84.35 years Ranked 12th. 5% more than Costa Rica	80.46 years Ranked 58th.
Life expectancy > Female	83.7 Ranked 7th. 3% more than Costa Rica	81.39 Ranked 33th.
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Weeks of leave given	78 Ranked 17th. 20 times more than Costa Rica	4 Ranked 175th.
Births and maternity > Antenatal care > Mothers getting 1+ visit during pregnancy	98.3% Ranked 12th. 9% more than Costa Rica	89.93% Ranked 24th.
Per capita total expenditure on health in international dollars	2,699 Ranked 11th. 4 times more than Costa Rica	743 Ranked 43th.
Births and maternity > Abortion > Legal abortions total per thousand people	0.195 Ranked 17th.	1.65 Ranked 36th. 8 times more than Australia
Spending > Per person	1,714 Ranked 15th. 7 times more than Costa Rica	257 Ranked 41st.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > AIDS deaths per million people	8.96 Ranked 110th.	105.54 Ranked 59th. 12 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > Twin births per million people	399.53 Ranked 4th. 52% more than Costa Rica	262.12 Ranked 37th.
Diseases > Measles > Children immunised against measles	94% Ranked 95th. 13% more than Costa Rica	83% Ranked 146th.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Both sexes	0.2% Ranked 113th.	0.3% Ranked 95th. 50% more than Australia
Life expectancy at birth > Male	79.4 years Ranked 7th. 6% more than Costa Rica	75.1 years Ranked 56th.
Suicide rate > Gender ratio	4.3 per 100,000 people Ranked 21st.	5.9 per 100,000 people Ranked 8th. 37% more than Australia
Life expectancy at birth > Female > Years	83.16 years Ranked 7th. 2% more than Costa Rica	81.2 years Ranked 32nd.
Life expectancy > 95 percent range	(83.70-83.90)	(81.60-82.10)
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population	72.6 Ranked 9th. 8% more than Costa Rica	67.2 Ranked 36th.
Diseases > Cardiovascular death rate (per 100,000 population)	136 Ranked 182nd.	163 Ranked 174th. 20% more than Australia
Health services > Nurses and midwives > Per 1,000 people	10.91 Ranked 6th. 12 times more than Costa Rica	0.93 Ranked 15th.
Births and maternity > All births of boys	154,996 Ranked 19th. 4 times more than Costa Rica	37,206 Ranked 21st.
Health spending per capita	3,985.93 Ranked 16th. 8 times more than Costa Rica	488.31 Ranked 63th.
Reproductive health > Pregnant women receiving prenatal care	100% Ranked 1st. 11% more than Costa Rica	89.9% Ranked 11th.
Diseases > Overweight > Female Body Mass Index (BMI)	24.95 Ranked 37th. 5% more than Costa Rica	23.68 Ranked 69th.
Life expectancy at birth > Male > Years	78.21 years Ranked 7th. 2% more than Costa Rica	76.8 years Ranked 22nd.
Tuberculosis cases > Per 100,000	4 Ranked 155th.	7 Ranked 137th. 75% more than Australia
Deaths > Deaths from injuries (per 100,000 population)	32 Ranked 168th.	54 Ranked 116th. 69% more than Australia
Survival rate > To age 65 > Men	88.1 Ranked 2nd. 7% more than Costa Rica	82.3 Ranked 33th.
Drug access	95% Ranked 36th. The same as Costa Rica	95% Ranked 39th.
Infant mortality > Female babies	4.5 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 177th.	9.1 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 140th. 2 times more than Australia
Deaths > Noncommunicable disease mortality rate	355 Ranked 184th.	439 Ranked 159th. 24% more than Australia
Deaths > Deaths of infants per million people	51.07 Ranked 35th.	129.86 Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > Twin births	8,919 Ranked 6th. 7 times more than Costa Rica	1,224 Ranked 32nd.
Survival rate > To age 65 > Women	92.99 Ranked 8th. 4% more than Costa Rica	89.7 Ranked 35th.
Health services > Health expenditure per capita > PPP > Constant 2005 international $	$3,260.75 Ranked 18th. 4 times more than Costa Rica	$878.47 Ranked 52nd.
Diseases > Overweight > Male Body Mass Index (BMI)	27.24 Ranked 21st. 5% more than Costa Rica	26.06 Ranked 61st.
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population	81 Ranked 6th. 5% more than Costa Rica	77 Ranked 34th.
Births and maternity > Number of births per thousand people	13.5 Ranked 26th.	16.3 Ranked 20th. 21% more than Australia
Intestinal diseases death rate	0.62% Ranked 115th.	9.28% Ranked 77th. 15 times more than Australia
Health services > Outpatient visits per capita	6.2 Ranked 16th. 7 times more than Costa Rica	0.93 Ranked 46th.
Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	5.8 per 100,000 people Ranked 186th.	14.37 per 100,000 people Ranked 157th. 2 times more than Australia
Life expectancy > Inequality adjusted index	0.93 Ranked 10th. 8% more than Costa Rica	0.862 Ranked 35th.
Deaths > Deaths of infant boys	638 Ranked 14th. 90% more than Costa Rica	336 Ranked 2nd.
Deaths > Rural deaths of infant girls	103 Ranked 9th.	152 Ranked 9th. 48% more than Australia
Deaths > Deaths of infant boys per million people	28.58 Ranked 28th.	69.92 Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than Australia
Deaths > Rural deaths of infants per million people	9.5 Ranked 21st.	74.52 Ranked 7th. 8 times more than Australia
Health services > Community health workers > Per 1,000 people	0.05 Ranked 2nd.	1.29 Ranked 3rd. 26 times more than Australia
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Both sexes	46 Ranked 185th.	61 Ranked 158th. 33% more than Australia
Dependency ratio per 100	48 Ranked 141st.	55 Ranked 108th. 15% more than Australia
Medical staff > Dental staff (per 10,000 people)	11	5
Smoking rate > Women	19 Ranked 49th. 3 times more than Costa Rica	7 Ranked 72nd.
Diseases > Tuberculosis cases	281 Ranked 120th.	322 Ranked 119th. 15% more than Australia
Births and maternity > Births attended by skill personnel	100% Ranked 4th. 1% more than Costa Rica	99.1% Ranked 4th.
Births and maternity > Caesarean birth rate	31% Ranked 15th. 48% more than Costa Rica	21% Ranked 45th.
Diseases > Neonatal tetanus cases	0.0 Ranked 153th.	0.0 Ranked 158th.
Infant mortality rate > Female	4.27 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 183th.	8.56 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 145th. Twice as much as Australia
Births and maternity > Triplet births per million people	7.93 Ranked 18th. 48% more than Costa Rica	5.35 Ranked 32nd.
Births and maternity > Antenatal care > Mothers getting 4+ visits during pregrancy	92% Ranked 2nd. 7% more than Costa Rica	85.75% Ranked 6th.
Tobacco > Male smoking rate	27.7 Ranked 91st. 6% more than Costa Rica	26.1 Ranked 98th.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Aged over 15	16000	7300
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Rape or incest	Legal	Illegal
Deaths > Deaths of infant girls	502 Ranked 14th. 74% more than Costa Rica	288 Ranked 2nd.
Deaths > Urban deaths of infants	888 Ranked 8th. 3 times more than Costa Rica	323 Ranked 19th.
Deaths > Rural deaths of infant boys	109 Ranked 12th.	196 Ranked 9th. 80% more than Australia
Births and maternity > Rural births of girls per thousand people	0.865 Ranked 29th.	4.67 Ranked 7th. 5 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > Single births	292,512 Ranked 7th. 4 times more than Costa Rica	69,654 Ranked 28th.
Diseases > Measles cases	11 Ranked 86th.	0.0 Ranked 169th.
Life expectancy > Date of information	2006 est.	2006 est.
Tobacco > Female smoking rate	21.8 Ranked 42nd. 3 times more than Costa Rica	7.3 Ranked 72nd.
Transplants > Total	631 transplants Ranked 11th. 24 times more than Costa Rica	26 transplants Ranked 44th.
Reproductive health > Maternal mortality ratio > Modeled estimate > Per 100,000 live births	8 Ranked 146th.	44 Ranked 98th. 6 times more than Australia
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Females	74.3 Ranked 10th. 7% more than Costa Rica	69.3 Ranked 38th.
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Males	46 Ranked 185th.	61 Ranked 158th. 33% more than Australia
Diseases > Tuberculosis cases per million people	13.37 Ranked 166th.	72.15 Ranked 127th. 5 times more than Australia
Community health workers > Per 1,000 people	0.05 Ranked 3rd.	1.29 Ranked 3rd. 26 times more than Australia
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Males	70.9 Ranked 6th. 9% more than Costa Rica	65.2 Ranked 36th.
Transplants > Kidney	411 kidney transplants Ranked 9th. 16 times more than Costa Rica	26 kidney transplants Ranked 44th.
Reproductive health > Lifetime risk of maternal death > 1 in > Rate varies by country	7,400 Ranked 23th. 7 times more than Costa Rica	1,100 Ranked 71st.
HIV AIDS > Women living with aids 15-49	0.07 Ranked 110th.	0.55 Ranked 56th. 8 times more than Australia
Children living with AIDS per 1000	0.00704 Ranked 75th.	0.0767 Ranked 52nd. 11 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > Future births per million people	13.04 Ranked 138th.	15.7 Ranked 122nd. 20% more than Australia
Spending > Public	6.0%	5.2%
Disease prevention > Tuberculosis case detection rate > All forms	86.96% Ranked 66th.	100% Ranked 11th. 15% more than Australia
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Provider	Social assistance system financed by the State	50% Social security, 50% Employer
Total fertility rate	1.7 Ranked 139th.	2.3 Ranked 113th. 35% more than Australia
Infant mortality > Male babies	5.2 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 176th.	11.8 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 139th. 2 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve mental health	Legal	Legal
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Females	83 Ranked 10th. 4% more than Costa Rica	80 Ranked 34th.
Children living with AIDS	140 Ranked 78th.	320 Ranked 68th. 2 times more than Australia
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Females	46 Ranked 185th.	61 Ranked 158th. 33% more than Australia
Transplants > Total per million	32.11 transplants Ranked 15th. 5 times more than Costa Rica	6.35 transplants Ranked 31st.
Respiratory disease child death rate	1.37	6.35
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Women > Aged above 14	<1000	2000
Diseases > Mumps cases per million people	27.55 Ranked 50th.	0.0 Ranked 113th.
Diseases > Pertussis cases	5,379 Ranked 6th. 3 times more than Costa Rica	2,024 Ranked 14th.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Economic or social reasons	Legal	Illegal
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > On request	Legal	Illegal
Diseases > Total tetanus cases	3 Ranked 93th. 3 times more than Costa Rica	1 Ranked 114th.
Diseases > Neonatal tetanus cases per million people	0.0 Ranked 150th.	0.0 Ranked 155th.
Probability of dying before 5 > Females	5 per 1,000 people Ranked 176th.	15 per 1,000 people Ranked 129th. 3 times more than Australia
Per capita government expenditure on health in international dollars	1,832 Ranked 13th. 4 times more than Costa Rica	486 Ranked 43th.
Transplants > Kidney per million	20.91 kidney transplants Ranked 17th. 3 times more than Costa Rica	6.35 kidney transplants Ranked 29th.
Spending > Private	2.6% Ranked 53th. 73% more than Costa Rica	1.5% Ranked 104th.
Deaths > Urban deaths of infant boys per million people	22.62 Ranked 14th.	40.9 Ranked 8th. 81% more than Australia
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > Rural > % of rural population with access	100% Ranked 22nd. 4% more than Costa Rica	96% Ranked 53th.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve physical health	Legal	Legal
Private expenditure on health as % of total expenditure on health	32.1% Ranked 110th.	34.6% Ranked 103th. 8% more than Australia
Risk factors > Prevalence of HIV > Male > % ages 15-24	0.2% Ranked 101st.	0.4% Ranked 67th. Twice as much as Australia
Disease prevention > Immunisation > Measles > % of children ages 12-23 months	94% Ranked 85th. 16% more than Costa Rica	81% Ranked 135th.
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Total	100 Ranked 17th. 8% more than Costa Rica	93 Ranked 53th.
Disease prevention > Immunisation against tetanus > % of children ages 12-23 months	92% Ranked 106th. 7% more than Costa Rica	86% Ranked 125th.
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Rural	100 Ranked 21st. 9% more than Costa Rica	92 Ranked 43th.
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Rural	100 Ranked 17th. 3% more than Costa Rica	97 Ranked 40th.
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Urban	100 Ranked 31st. 1% more than Costa Rica	99 Ranked 48th.
Births with health staff	100% Ranked 10th. 2% more than Costa Rica	98% Ranked 28th.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Foetal impairment	Legal	Illegal
Diseases > Diabetes > Prevalence > % of population ages 20 to 79	9.55% Ranked 58th. 8% more than Costa Rica	8.81% Ranked 72nd.
Immunization > DPT > % of children ages 12-23 months	92% Ranked 96th. 1% more than Costa Rica	91% Ranked 101st.
Improved water source > Rural > % of rural population with access	100% Ranked 28th. 9% more than Costa Rica	92% Ranked 57th.
Prepaid plans as % of private expenditure on health	22.7% Ranked 24th. 23 times more than Costa Rica	1% Ranked 86th.
Deaths > Rural deaths of infant boys per million people	4.88 Ranked 22nd.	41.97 Ranked 7th. 9 times more than Australia
Deaths > Deaths of infant girls per million people	22.49 Ranked 27th.	59.93 Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Australia
Health expenditure, total > % of GDP	9.03% Ranked 43th.	10.87% Ranked 14th. 20% more than Australia
Health expenditure, private > % of GDP	2.84% Ranked 68th.	3.25% Ranked 55th. 14% more than Australia
Out-of-pocket health expenditure > % of total expenditure on health	19.83% Ranked 125th.	27.22% Ranked 103th. 37% more than Australia
Deaths > Urban deaths of infant girls	383 Ranked 8th. 3 times more than Costa Rica	132 Ranked 21st.
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Males	78 Ranked 9th. 4% more than Costa Rica	75 Ranked 32nd.
Contraceptive prevalence > % of women ages 15-49	76% Ranked 1st.	80% Ranked 2nd. 5% more than Australia
Prevalence of HIV > Total > % of population ages 15-49	0.1% Ranked 136th.	0.29% Ranked 88th. 3 times more than Australia
Smoking prevalence > Females > % of adults	16.3% Ranked 6th. 68% more than Costa Rica	9.7% Ranked 21st.
Expenditure > Total > % of GDP	9.6% Ranked 22nd. 45% more than Costa Rica	6.6% Ranked 76th.
Pregnant women receiving prenatal care > %	98.3% Ranked 11th. 9% more than Costa Rica	89.9% Ranked 23th.
Prevalence of undernourishment > % of population	2.5% Ranked 160th.	5% Ranked 110th. Twice as much as Australia
Improved water source > % of population with access	100% Ranked 29th. 3% more than Costa Rica	97% Ranked 55th.
Public health spending > % of government spending	17.65% Ranked 17th.	25.79% Ranked 2nd. 46% more than Australia
Out-of-pocket health expenditure > % of private expenditure on health	61.6% Ranked 154th.	88.7% Ranked 88th. 44% more than Australia
Diseases > Female adults with HIV > % of population ages 15+ with HIV	21.9% Ranked 131st.	42.2% Ranked 63th. 93% more than Australia
Diseases > Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases > % of total	90.01% Ranked 24th. 12% more than Costa Rica	80.67% Ranked 68th.
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Total	100 Ranked 21st. 5% more than Costa Rica	95 Ranked 49th.
Total expenditure on health as % of GDP	9.5% Ranked 19th. 2% more than Costa Rica	9.3% Ranked 21st.
Diseases > Prevalence of anemia among children > % of children under 5	8.04% Ranked 113th.	20.9% Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than Australia
Diseases > Pertussis cases per million people	255.95 Ranked 6th.	453.48 Ranked 1st. 77% more than Australia
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To save the woman's life	Legal	Legal
Private health spending > % of GDP	2.88% Ranked 60th. 32% more than Costa Rica	2.19% Ranked 98th.
Improved sanitation facilities > Rural > % of rural population with access	100% Ranked 18th. 3% more than Costa Rica	97% Ranked 33th.
Births and maternity > Single births per thousand people	13.1 Ranked 7th.	14.92 Ranked 9th. 14% more than Australia
Reproductive health > Births attended by skilled health staff > % of total	100% Ranked 7th. 1% more than Costa Rica	99.1% Ranked 15th.
Births and maternity > All births of girls	146,621 Ranked 19th. 4 times more than Costa Rica	36,120 Ranked 20th.
Births and maternity > Urban births of boys	134,091 Ranked 6th. 10 times more than Costa Rica	13,329 Ranked 32nd.
Disease prevention > Improved water source > Urban > % of urban population with access	100% Ranked 37th. The same as Costa Rica	100% Ranked 40th.
Disease prevention > Improved water source > % of population with access	100% Ranked 31st. 3% more than Costa Rica	97% Ranked 67th.
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions > % of total	4.4% Ranked 169th.	6.8% Ranked 143th. 55% more than Australia
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > Urban > % of urban population with access	100% Ranked 28th. 5% more than Costa Rica	95% Ranked 79th.
Nutrition > Prevalence of undernourishment > % of population	5% Ranked 151st. The same as Costa Rica	5% Ranked 154th.
Deaths > Rural deaths of infant girls per million people	4.61 Ranked 22nd.	32.55 Ranked 7th. 7 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > Quadruplet and quintuplet births per million people	0.403 Ranked 11th.	4.07 Ranked 4th. 10 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > Quadruplet and quintuplet births	9 Ranked 6th.	19 Ranked 8th. 2 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > All births of boys per thousand people	6.94 Ranked 28th.	7.74 Ranked 6th. 12% more than Australia
Diseases > Measles cases per million people	0.523 Ranked 95th.	0.0 Ranked 166th.
Risk factors > Female adults with HIV > % of population ages 15+ with HIV	6.67% Ranked 132nd.	28.13% Ranked 92nd. 4 times more than Australia
Risk factors > Prevalence of HIV > Female > % ages 15-24	0.1% Ranked 118th.	0.2% Ranked 82nd. Twice as much as Australia
Risk factors > Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	6.62 Ranked 163th.	10.69 Ranked 154th. 61% more than Australia
Risk factors > Prevalence of HIV > Total > % of population ages 15-49	0.2% Ranked 100th.	0.4% Ranked 79th. Twice as much as Australia
Public health spending > % of GDP	5.99% Ranked 34th. 2% more than Costa Rica	5.9% Ranked 36th.
Immunisation > Immunization, measles > % of children ages 12-23 months	94% Ranked 88th. 4% more than Costa Rica	90% Ranked 123th.
Expenditure > Private > % of GDP	3.12% Ranked 53th. 2 times more than Costa Rica	1.52% Ranked 138th.
Smoking prevalence > Males > % of adults	18.6% Ranked 7th.	29% Ranked 20th. 56% more than Australia
HIVAIDS > Adult prevalence rate 15-49 years,	0.1 Ranked 133th.	0.6 Ranked 57th. 6 times more than Australia
Immunization > Measles > % of children ages 12-23 months	94% Ranked 77th. 6% more than Costa Rica	89% Ranked 105th.
Tuberculosis case detection rate > %, all forms	87% Ranked 61st.	93% Ranked 15th. 7% more than Australia
Health expenditure, public > % of government expenditure	16.76% Ranked 26th.	28.03% Ranked 1st. 67% more than Australia
Health expenditure, public > % of GDP	6.19% Ranked 40th.	7.62% Ranked 21st. 23% more than Australia
Improved water source > Urban > % of urban population with access	100% Ranked 41st. The same as Costa Rica	100% Ranked 45th.
Mortality > Completeness of total death reporting > % of reported total deaths to estimated total deaths	96.53% Ranked 18th.	97.16% Ranked 25th. 1% more than Australia
Health services > Out-of-pocket health expenditure > % of private expenditure on health	55.51% Ranked 153th.	84.62% Ranked 87th. 52% more than Australia
Health spending > % of GDP	8.88% Ranked 35th. 10% more than Costa Rica	8.1% Ranked 47th.
Public health spending > % of total health spending	67.51% Ranked 74th.	72.93% Ranked 55th. 8% more than Australia
Nutrition > Low-birthweight babies > % of births	6.6% Ranked 53th. The same as Costa Rica	6.6% Ranked 29th.
Deaths > Rural deaths of infants	212 Ranked 11th.	348 Ranked 9th. 64% more than Australia
Diseases > Total tetanus cases per million people	0.143 Ranked 108th.	0.224 Ranked 101st. 57% more than Australia
Drinking water availability %	100% Ranked 18th. 5% more than Costa Rica	95% Ranked 46th.
% immunized 1-year-old children > DPT3	93 Ranked 82nd.	94 Ranked 80th. 1% more than Australia
Out-of-pocket expenditure as % of private health expenditure	61.4% Ranked 157th.	99% Ranked 58th. 61% more than Australia
Infant mortality rate > Male	4.93 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 186th.	10.3 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 151st. 2 times more than Australia
Diseases > Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women > %	12.42% Ranked 122nd.	27.9% Ranked 5th. 2 times more than Australia
Cause of death, by injury > % of total	5.59% Ranked 140th.	12.53% Ranked 19th. 2 times more than Australia
External resources for health as % of total expenditure on health	0.0 Ranked 163th.	1.3% Ranked 99th.
% immunized 1-year-old children > Measles	94 Ranked 68th. The same as Costa Rica	94 Ranked 69th.
Tuberculosis cases detected under DOTS	42.35% Ranked 134th.	118.22% Ranked 4th. 3 times more than Australia
% immunized 1-year-old children > Polio3	93 Ranked 85th.	94 Ranked 78th. 1% more than Australia
Health services > External resources for health > % of total expenditure on health	0.0 Ranked 169th.	0.14% Ranked 116th.
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > % of population with access	100% Ranked 25th. 5% more than Costa Rica	95% Ranked 63th.
Disease prevention > Tuberculosis treatment success rate > % of registered cases	84.74% Ranked 49th.	88.18% Ranked 30th. 4% more than Australia
% immunized 1-year-old children > HepB3	95 Ranked 40th. 1% more than Costa Rica	94 Ranked 45th.
Improved sanitation facilities > Urban > % of urban population with access	100% Ranked 26th. 12% more than Costa Rica	89% Ranked 84th.
Pregnant women receiving prenatal care	100% Ranked 1st. 9% more than Costa Rica	91.7% Ranked 8th.
Tuberculosis treatment success rate > % of registered cases	84.93% Ranked 57th.	93.54% Ranked 13th. 10% more than Australia
Improved sanitation facilities > % of population with access	100% Ranked 19th. 9% more than Costa Rica	92% Ranked 53th.
Health expenditure, public > % of total health expenditure	68.51% Ranked 67th.	70.09% Ranked 63th. 2% more than Australia
Diseases > Overweight > Ratio of male to female BMI	1.09 Ranked 61st.	1.1 Ranked 54th. 1% more than Australia
Births attended by skilled health staff > % of total	99.3% Ranked 11th. 1% more than Costa Rica	98.5% Ranked 13th.

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