Health Stats: compare key data on Brazil & South Africa

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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.
Blood types > O negative: Percentage of population in each county with O negative blood type.
Human height > Average female height: Average female height.
Human height > Average male height: Average male height.
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).
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.
Probability of reaching 65 > Male: Probability at birth of reaching the age of 65.
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.
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.
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.
Blood types > AB negative: Percentage of each country's population with AB negative blood type.
Human height > Stature ratio (male to female ratio): Ratio of average height of males to average height of females.
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.
Blood types > O positive: Percentage of each country's population with 0 positive blood type.
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.
Blood types > B negative: Percentage of each country's population with B negative blood type.
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.
Blood types > A Positive: Percentage of each country's population with A positive blood type.
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.
Blood types > B positive: Percentage of each country's population with B positive blood type.
Probability of reaching 65 > Female: Probability at birth of reaching the age of 65.
Blood types > AB positive: Percentage of each country's population with AB positive blood type.
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.
Expenditure per capita > Current US$: Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditures as a ratio of total population. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Hunger and malnutrition > Undernourished population: Number of people in the country who subsist on less than the required nutritional amounts per day.
Hunger and malnutrition > Undernourished population > Percentage: Percentage of population that subsists on less than the required nutritional amounts per day.
Health expenditure per capita > Current US$: 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.
Hunger and malnutrition > Undernourished population per million people: Number of people in the country who subsist on less than the required nutritional amounts per day. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
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.
HIV AIDS > Deaths: An estimate of the number of adults and children who died of AIDS during a given calendar year.
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.
Hunger and malnutrition > Children > Small children underweight: Percentage of all children under 5 that are moderately or severely underweight.
Probability of not reaching 40: Probability at birth of not reaching the age of 40.
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.
HIV AIDS > Deaths > Per capita: An estimate of the number of adults and children who died of AIDS during a given calendar year. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
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
Spending > Per person: Spending per capita (PPP) in $US 1998.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > AIDS deaths per million people: AIDS deaths. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Diseases > Measles > Children immunised against measles: Percentage of children under 1 year old immunized against measles.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Both sexes: People living with HIV, 15-49 years old, percentage.
Life expectancy at birth > Male: The average number of years to be lived by amen in this nation born in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. The entry includes total population as well as the male and female components. Life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages. It can also be thought of as indicating the potential return on investment in human capital and is necessary for the calculation of various actuarial measures.
Malaria cases > Per 100,000: Malaria cases (per 100,000 people)
Sanitation > Investment in water and sanitation with private participation > Current US$: Investment in water and sanitation with private participation (current US$). Investment in water and sanitation projects with private participation covers infrastructure projects in water and sanitation that have reached financial closure and directly or indirectly serve the public. Movable assets, incinerators, standalone solid waste projects, and small projects are excluded. The types of projects included are operations and management contracts, operations and management contracts with major capital expenditure, greenfield projects (in which a private entity or a public-private joint venture builds and operates a new facility), and divestitures. Investment commitments are the sum of investments in facilities and investments in government assets. Investments in facilities are the resources the project company commits to invest during the contract period either in new facilities or in expansion and modernization of existing facilities. Investments in government assets are the resources the project company spends on acquiring government assets such as state-owned enterprises, rights to provide services in a specific area, or the use of specific radio spectrums. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
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.
Transplants > Heart: The number of heart transplants in the nation in 2002. (If the surveyed year is different, it is given in brackets).
Life expectancy > 95 percent range: 95% range.
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population: Healthy life expectancy at birth (years) 2002 - Total population
Diseases > Cardiovascular death rate (per 100,000 population): The number of people that will die from cardiovascular diseases out of 100,000 people the same age. The number is not an accurate telling of the country's cardiovascular disease rate, but rather how fatal cardiovascular diseases are in each country.
Diseases > Obesity > Female obesity rate: Percentage of females older than 14 who are obese, meaning their Body Mass Index (BMI) exceeds 30.
Health services > Nurses and midwives > Per 1,000 people: Nurses and midwives include professional nurses, professional midwives, auxiliary nurses, auxiliary midwives, enrolled nurses, enrolled midwives and other associated personnel, such as dental nurses and primary care nurses."
Health spending per capita: Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditures as a ratio of total population. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation. Data are in current U.S. dollars."
Reproductive health > Pregnant women receiving prenatal care: Pregnant women receiving prenatal care are the percentage of women attended at least once during pregnancy by skilled health personnel for reasons related to pregnancy.
Diseases > Overweight > Female Body Mass Index (BMI): Countries compared by average female BMI, according to data gathered by researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The BMI (Body Mass Index) measures how appropiate is the weight of an individual compared to their height. The calculation is made measuring your weight in kilograms and dividing it twice by your height measured in metres. A high BMI (25 or more) is usually associated with a risk of suffering diverse health problems.
Life expectancy at birth > Male > Years: Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Tuberculosis cases > Per 100,000: Tuberculosis cases (per 100,000 people)
Deaths > Deaths from injuries (per 100,000 population): The number of people that die from injuries out of 100,000 people the same age. The number is not an accurate telling of the country's injury rate, but rather how fatal injuries are in each country.
HIV AIDS > Deaths per 1000: An estimate of the number of adults and children who died of AIDS during a given calendar year. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Survival rate > To age 65 > Men: Survival to age 65 refers to the percentage of a cohort of newborn infants that would survive to age 65, if subject to current age specific mortality rates."
Drug access: Population with access to essential drugs 2000. The data on access to essential drugs are based on statistical estimates received from World Health Organization (WHO) country and regional offices and regional advisers and through the World Drug Situation Survey carried out in 1998-99. These estimates represent the best information available to the WHO Department of Essential Drugs and Medicines Policy to date and are currently being validated by WHO member states. The department assigns the estimates to four groupings: very low access (0-49%), low access (50-79%), medium access (80-94%) and good access (95-100%). These groupings, used here in presenting the data, are often employed by the WHO in interpreting the data, as the actual estimates may suggest a higher level of accuracy than the data afford. b.
Infant mortality > Female babies: Infant mortality rate for females under 1 year.
Deaths > Noncommunicable disease mortality rate: The number of people that die from noncommunicable diseases out of 100,000 people the same age. The number is not an accurate telling of the country's noncommunicable disease rate, but rather how fatal noncommunicable diseases are in each country.
Survival rate > To age 65 > Women: Survival to age 65 refers to the percentage of a cohort of newborn infants that would survive to age 65, if subject to current age specific mortality rates."
Health services > Health expenditure per capita > PPP > Constant 2005 international $: Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditures as a ratio of total population. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation. Data are in international dollars converted using 2005 purchasing power parity (PPP) rates."
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population: Life expectancy at birth (years) 2003 - Total population
Diseases > Overweight > Male Body Mass Index (BMI): Countries compared by average male BMI, according to data gathered by researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The BMI (Body Mass Index) measures how appropiate is the weight of an individual compared to their height. The calculation is made measuring your weight in kilograms and dividing it twice by your height measured in metres. A high BMI (25 or more) is usually associated with a risk of suffering diverse health problems.
Births and maternity > Number of births per thousand people: Total number of live births. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Intestinal diseases death rate: Death rate from intestinal infectious diseases
Units: Deaths/100,000 Population
Units: The final number is based on an aggregation of deaths recorded for WHO code B01 for all age groups by sex. These were then combined with UN Population Division population data for the country in that particular year. The death rates were standardized utilizing the age structure for the population of Canada. See page 22 of the2001 ESI report for more details on the methodology.
Teenage mother birth rate: Teenage mothers are the percentage of women ages 15-19 who already have children or are currently pregnant.
Sanitation > Investment in water and sanitation with private participation > Current US$ per capita: Investment in water and sanitation with private participation (current US$). Investment in water and sanitation projects with private participation covers infrastructure projects in water and sanitation that have reached financial closure and directly or indirectly serve the public. Movable assets, incinerators, standalone solid waste projects, and small projects are excluded. The types of projects included are operations and management contracts, operations and management contracts with major capital expenditure, greenfield projects (in which a private entity or a public-private joint venture builds and operates a new facility), and divestitures. Investment commitments are the sum of investments in facilities and investments in government assets. Investments in facilities are the resources the project company commits to invest during the contract period either in new facilities or in expansion and modernization of existing facilities. Investments in government assets are the resources the project company spends on acquiring government assets such as state-owned enterprises, rights to provide services in a specific area, or the use of specific radio spectrums. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people: Incidence of tuberculosis is the estimated number of new pulmonary, smear positive, and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis cases.
Diseases > Obesity > Obesity rate (men): Percentage of males aged over 15 years who are obese. The World Health Organization defines obesity as a body mass index over 30. The average BMI is 18.5 to 24.9.
Life expectancy > Inequality adjusted index: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index.
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."
Investment in water and sanitation with private participation > Current US$: Investment in water and sanitation projects with private participation covers infrastructure projects in water and sanitation that have reached financial closure and directly or indirectly serve the public. Movable assets, incinerators, and standalone solid waste projects are excluded. The types of projects included are operations and management contracts, operations and management contracts with major capital expenditure, greenfield projects (in which a private entity or a public-private joint venture builds and operates a new facility), and divestitures. Investment commitments are the sum of investments in facilities and investments in government assets. Investments in facilities are the resources the project company commits to invest during the contract period either in new facilities or in expansion and modernization of existing facilities. Investments in government assets are the resources the project company spends on acquiring government assets such as state-owned enterprises, rights to provide services in a specific area, or the use of specific radio spectrums. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
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.
Contraception: % contraceptive prevalence 1995 - 2000. Data refer to married women aged 15-49, but the actual age range covered may vary across countries.
Diseases > Neonatal tetanus cases: Number of reported cases of tetanus in newborns.
Diseases > Leprosy cases: Number of reported Leprosy cases.
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.
Transplants > Liver: The number of liver transplants in the nation in 2002.(If the surveyed year is different, it is given in brackets).
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.
Hunger and malnutrition > Underweight boys under 5: Prevalence of underweight children.
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.
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Proportion of wages paid: Percentage of usual wages the country mandates employers to pay women on maternity leave. For instance, Italy requires employers to pay a woman 80% of her normal wages while off work after giving birth.
Diseases > Measles cases: Number of reported measles cases.
Births and maternity > Abortion > Attitudes of Christians towards abortion > Government should interfere: "Completely disagree".
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Births and maternity > Abortion > Attitudes of Christians towards abortion > Government should interfere, mostly agree: "Mostly agree".
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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.
Diseases > Obesity > Obesity rate (women): Percentage of females aged over 15 years who are obese. The World Health Organization defines obesity as a body mass index over 30. The average BMI is 18.5 to 24.9.
Diseases > Obesity > Male obesity rate: Percentage of males older than 14 who are obese, meaning their Body Mass Index (BMI) exceeds 30.
Transplants > Kidney: The number of kidney transplants in the nation in 2002. (If the surveyed year is different, it is given in brackets).
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Males: Healthy life expectancy at birth (years) 2002 - Males
Reproductive health > Lifetime risk of maternal death > 1 in > Rate varies by country: Life time risk of maternal death is the probability that a 15-year-old female will die eventually from a maternal cause assuming that current levels of fertility and mortality (including maternal mortality) do not change in the future, taking into account competing causes of death. "
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.
Death rates > Boys aged 1: Child mortality rate is the probability of dying between the exact ages of one and five, if subject to current age-specific mortality rates. The probability is expressed as a rate per 1,000."
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.
Births and maternity > Abortion > Attitudes of Christians towards abortion > Government should not interfere: "Completely agree".
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Spending > Public: World Bank. 2002. World Development Indicators 2002. CD-ROM. Washington, DC.
Births and maternity > Abortion > Attitudes of Christians towards abortion > Government should interfere, mostly disagree: "Mostly disagree".
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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.
Transplants > Heart per million: The number of heart 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.
Investment in water and sanitation with private participation > Current US$ > Per $ GDP: Investment in water and sanitation projects with private participation covers infrastructure projects in water and sanitation that have reached financial closure and directly or indirectly serve the public. Movable assets, incinerators, and standalone solid waste projects are excluded. The types of projects included are operations and management contracts, operations and management contracts with major capital expenditure, greenfield projects (in which a private entity or a public-private joint venture builds and operates a new facility), and divestitures. Investment commitments are the sum of investments in facilities and investments in government assets. Investments in facilities are the resources the project company commits to invest during the contract period either in new facilities or in expansion and modernization of existing facilities. Investments in government assets are the resources the project company spends on acquiring government assets such as state-owned enterprises, rights to provide services in a specific area, or the use of specific radio spectrums. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Per $ GDP figures expressed per 1,000 $ gross domestic product.
Investment in water and sanitation with private participation > Current US$ > Per capita: Investment in water and sanitation projects with private participation covers infrastructure projects in water and sanitation that have reached financial closure and directly or indirectly serve the public. Movable assets, incinerators, and standalone solid waste projects are excluded. The types of projects included are operations and management contracts, operations and management contracts with major capital expenditure, greenfield projects (in which a private entity or a public-private joint venture builds and operates a new facility), and divestitures. Investment commitments are the sum of investments in facilities and investments in government assets. Investments in facilities are the resources the project company commits to invest during the contract period either in new facilities or in expansion and modernization of existing facilities. Investments in government assets are the resources the project company spends on acquiring government assets such as state-owned enterprises, rights to provide services in a specific area, or the use of specific radio spectrums. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve mental health: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Births and maternity > Abortion > Attitudes of Christians towards Abortion > Always justified: "Always justified".
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 > 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.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > On request: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Economic or social reasons: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Diseases > Leprosy cases per million people: Number of reported Leprosy cases. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Births and maternity > Abortion > Attitudes of Christians towards abortion > Never justified: "Never justified".
Births and maternity > Abortion > Attitudes of Christians towards abortion > Sometimes justified: "Sometimes justified".
Probability of dying before 5 > Females: Probability of females dying before reaching the age of 5. (2003)
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.
Transplants > Liver per million: The number of liver 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.
Per capita government expenditure on health in international dollars: Per capita government expenditure on health in international dollars, 2002
Spending > Private: Private expenditure on health as a percentage of GDP 1998.
Teenage mothers > % of women ages 15-19 who have had children or are currently pregnant: Teenage mothers (% of women ages 15-19 who have had children or are currently pregnant). Teenage mothers are the percentage of women ages 15-19 who already have children or are currently pregnant.
Nutrition > Exclusive breastfeeding > % of children under 6 months: Exclusive breastfeeding refers to the percentage of children less than six months old who are fed breast milk alone (no other liquids) in the past 24 hours.
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."
Nutrition > % of children who are exclusively breastfed 6 months: Health - Nutrition - % of children (1995-2002) who are: exclusively breastfed (<6 months)
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
Private expenditure on health as % of total expenditure on health: Private expenditure on health as % of total expenditure on health, 2002
ARI treatment > % of children under 5 taken to a health provider: Children with acute respiratory infection (ARI) who are taken to a health provider refers to the percentage of children under age five with ARI in the last two weeks who were taken to an appropriate health provider, including hospital, health center, dispensary, village health worker, clinic, and private physician.
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Total: Health - % of population using adequate sanitation facilities 2000 - Total
Diseases > Rubella cases per million people: Number of reported rubella cases. Rubella is commonly called the German Measles. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
% 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.
Nutrition > % of children who are still breastfeeding 20-23 months: Health - Nutrition - % of children (1995-2002) who are: still breastfeeding (20-23 months)
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Males: Life expectancy at birth (years) 2003 - Males
Hunger and malnutrition > Underweight girls under 5: Prevalence of underweight children.
Diseases > Rubella cases: Number of reported rubella cases. Rubella is commonly called the German Measles.
Mortality > Completeness of infant death reporting > % of reported infant deaths to estimated infant deaths: Completeness of infant death reporting is the number of infant deaths reported by national statistics authorities to the United Nations Statistics Division's Demography Yearbook divided by the number of infant deaths estimated by the United Nations Population Division.
Nutrition > % of under-fives suffering from stunting moderate & severe: Health - Nutrition - % of under-fives (1995-2002) suffering from: stunting moderate & severe
Nutrition > % of households consuming iodized salt: Health - Nutrition - % of households consuming iodized salt (1997-2002)
Total expenditure on health as % of GDP: Total expenditure on health as % of GDP, 2002
Prepaid plans as % of private expenditure on health: Prepaid plans as % of private expenditure on health, 2002
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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."
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."
Death rates > Girls aged 1: Child mortality rate is the probability of dying between the exact ages of one and five, if subject to current age-specific mortality rates. The probability is expressed as a rate per 1,000."
Nutrition > Prevalence of undernourishment > % of population: Population below minimum level of dietary energy consumption (also referred to as prevalence of undernourishment) shows the percentage of the population whose food intake is insufficient to meet dietary energy requirements continuously. Data showing as 2.5 signifies a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > Urban > % of urban population with access: Access to improved sanitation facilities refers to the percentage of the population with at least adequate access to excreta disposal facilities that can effectively prevent human, animal, and insect contact with excreta. Improved facilities range from simple but protected pit latrines to flush toilets with a sewerage connection. To be effective, facilities must be correctly constructed and properly maintained."
Disease prevention > Improved water source > % of population with access: Access to an improved water source refers to the percentage of the population with reasonable access to an adequate amount of water from an improved source, such as a household connection, public standpipe, borehole, protected well or spring, and rainwater collection. Unimproved sources include vendors, tanker trucks, and unprotected wells and springs. Reasonable access is defined as the availability of at least 20 liters a person a day from a source within one kilometer of the dwelling."
Disease prevention > Improved water source > Urban > % of urban population with access: Access to an improved water source refers to the percentage of the population with reasonable access to an adequate amount of water from an improved source, such as a household connection, public standpipe, borehole, protected well or spring, and rainwater collection. Unimproved sources include vendors, tanker trucks, and unprotected wells and springs. Reasonable access is defined as the availability of at least 20 liters a person a day from a source within one kilometer of the dwelling."
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To save the woman's life: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Diseases > Prevalence of anemia among children > % of children under 5: Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children under 5). Prevalence of anemia, children under age 5, is the percentage of children under age 5 whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter at sea level.
Diseases > Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases > % of total: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total). Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Non-communicable diseases include cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, skin diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital anomalies.
Diseases > Female adults with HIV > % of population ages 15+ with HIV: Female adults with HIV (% of population ages 15+ with HIV). Prevalence of HIV is the percentage of people who are infected with HIV. Female rate is as a percentage of the total population ages 15+ who are living with HIV.
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.
HIVAIDS > Adult prevalence rate 15-49 years,: Health - HIV/AIDS - Adult prevalence rate (15-49 years), end-2001
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.
Female adults with HIV > % of population ages 15+ with HIV: Female adults with HIV refers to the percentage of women of those ages 15-49 infected with HIV.
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.
Diarrhea treatment > % of children under 5 receiving oral rehydration and continued feeding: Children with diarrhea who received oral rehydration and continued feeding refer to the percentage of children under age five with diarrhea in the two weeks prior to the survey who received either oral rehydration therapy or increased fluids, with continued feeding.
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."
% of routine EPI vaccines financed by government > Total: Health - % of routine EPI vaccines financed by government 2002 - Total
% immunized 1-year-old children > TB: Health - % immunized 2002 1-year-old children - TB
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.
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."
Out-of-pocket expenditure as % of private health expenditure: Out-of-pocket expenditure on health as % of private expenditure on health, 2002
Malnutrition prevalence > Weight for age > % of children under 5: Prevalence of child malnutrition (weight for age) is the percentage of children under five whose weight for age is more than two standard deviations below the median reference standard for their age as established by the World Health Organization, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics. Figures are based on children under age three, four, and five years of age, depending on the country.
Diseases > Total tetanus cases per million people: Number of all reported tetanus cases. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
% immunized 1-year-old children > DPT3: Health - % immunized 2002 1-year-old children - DPT3
Disease prevention > Diarrhea treatment > % of children under 5 receiving oral rehydration and continued feedin: Children with diarrhea who received oral rehydration and continued feeding refer to the percentage of children under age five with diarrhea in the two weeks prior to the survey who received either oral rehydration therapy or increased fluids, with continued feeding."
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.
Nutrition > Vitamin A supplementation coverage rate > % of children ages 6-59 months: Vitamin A supplementation refers to the percentage of children ages 6-59 months old who received at least one high-dose vitamin A capsule in the previous six months.
Nutrition > Consumption of iodized salt > % of households: Consumption of iodized salt refers to the percentage of households that use edible salt fortified with iodine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nutrition > % of under-fives suffering from underweight moderate & severe: Health - Nutrition - % of under-fives (1995-2002) suffering from: underweight moderate & severe
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Total: Health - % of population using improved drinking water sources 2000 - Total
Nutrition > % of under-fives suffering from underweight severe: Health - Nutrition - % of under-fives (1995-2002) suffering from: underweight severe
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
Malnutrition prevalence > Height for age > % of children under 5: Prevalence of child malnutrition (height for age) is the percentage of children under five whose height for age is more than two standard deviations below the median for the international reference population ages 0 to 59 months. For children up to two years of age, height is measured by recumbent length. For older children, height is measured by stature while standing. The reference population adopted by the WHO in 1983, is based on children from the United States, who are assumed to be well nourished.
Investment in water and sanitation with private participation > Current US$ per capita: Investment in water and sanitation projects with private participation covers infrastructure projects in water and sanitation that have reached financial closure and directly or indirectly serve the public. Movable assets, incinerators, and standalone solid waste projects are excluded. The types of projects included are operations and management contracts, operations and management contracts with major capital expenditure, greenfield projects (in which a private entity or a public-private joint venture builds and operates a new facility), and divestitures. Investment commitments are the sum of investments in facilities and investments in government assets. Investments in facilities are the resources the project company commits to invest during the contract period either in new facilities or in expansion and modernization of existing facilities. Investments in government assets are the resources the project company spends on acquiring government assets such as state-owned enterprises, rights to provide services in a specific area, or the use of specific radio spectrums. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
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."
Sanitation > Investment in water and sanitation with private participation > Current US$, % of GDP: Investment in water and sanitation with private participation (current US$). Investment in water and sanitation projects with private participation covers infrastructure projects in water and sanitation that have reached financial closure and directly or indirectly serve the public. Movable assets, incinerators, standalone solid waste projects, and small projects are excluded. The types of projects included are operations and management contracts, operations and management contracts with major capital expenditure, greenfield projects (in which a private entity or a public-private joint venture builds and operates a new facility), and divestitures. Investment commitments are the sum of investments in facilities and investments in government assets. Investments in facilities are the resources the project company commits to invest during the contract period either in new facilities or in expansion and modernization of existing facilities. Investments in government assets are the resources the project company spends on acquiring government assets such as state-owned enterprises, rights to provide services in a specific area, or the use of specific radio spectrums. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Figures expressed as a proportion of GDP for the same year
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
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 organizations, other countries through bilateral arrangements, or foreign nongovernmental organizations. These resources are part of total health expenditure.
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.
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.
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.
Unmet need for contraception > % of married women ages 15-49: Unmet need for contraception is the percentage of fertile, married women of reproductive age who do not want to become pregnant and are not using contraception.
Births attended by skilled health staff > % of total: Births attended by skilled health staff are the percentage of deliveries attended by personnel trained to give the necessary supervision, care, and advice to women during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period; to conduct deliveries on their own; and to care for newborns.
Expenditure > Public > % of GDP: Public health expenditure consists of recurrent and capital spending from government (central and local) budgets, external borrowings and grants (including donations from international agencies and nongovernmental organizations), and social (or compulsory) health insurance funds.
Diseases > Measles cases per million people: Number of reported measles cases. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Births and maternity > Percent of births registered: Civil registration coverage of births (%).
Diseases > Diabetes > Prevalence > % of population ages 20 to 79: Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79). Diabetes prevalence refers to the percentage of people ages 20-79 who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Life expectancy > 95% range: 95% range.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Condom use during high risk sex > Men: Percentage of males 15-24 years old who used a condom the last time they had sex with a non-cohabiting, non-marital partner in the past year.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Condom use during high risk sex > Women: Percentage of females 15-24 years old who used a condom the last time they had sex with a non-cohabiting, non-marital partner in the past year.

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Birth rate > Crude > Per 1,000 people	19.79 per 1,000 people Ranked 97th.	23.51 per 1,000 people Ranked 75th. 19% more than Brazil
Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth	26.4 Ranked 21st.	28.7 Ranked 14th. 9% more than Brazil
Births and maternity > Future births	1,777.51 Ranked 15th. 3 times more than South Africa	708.87 Ranked 40th.
Births and maternity > Total fertility rate	1.83% Ranked 143th.	1.83% Ranked 141st. The same as Brazil
Blood types > O negative	9% Ranked 2nd. 29% more than South Africa	7% Ranked 6th.
Human height > Average female height	1.61 m (5 ft 3 ⁄ 2 in)	1.590 m (5 ft 2 ⁄ 2 in)
Human height > Average male height	1.741 m (5 ft 8 ⁄ 2 in)	1.690 m (5 ft 6 ⁄ 2 in)
Life expectancy > Men	71 years Ranked 26th. 34% more than South Africa	53 years Ranked 72nd.
Life expectancy at birth > Total population	72.53 years Ranked 120th. 47% more than South Africa	49.33 years Ranked 210th.
Life expectancy at birth, female > Years	77.05 Ranked 89th. 35% more than South Africa	57.2 Ranked 173th.
Life expectancy at birth, male > Years	69.82 Ranked 101st. 31% more than South Africa	53.48 Ranked 179th.
Life expectancy at birth, total > Years	73.35 Ranked 98th. 33% more than South Africa	55.3 Ranked 177th.
Physicians > Per 1,000 people	2.06 per 1,000 people Ranked 47th. 3 times more than South Africa	0.77 per 1,000 people Ranked 16th.
Quality of health care system > Cost	43.01 Ranked 43th.	45 Ranked 42nd. 5% more than Brazil
Quality of health care system > Health care system index	52.9 Ranked 41st.	60.81 Ranked 31st. 15% more than Brazil
Probability of reaching 65 > Male	59.3% Ranked 95th. 48% more than South Africa	40.2% Ranked 131st.
Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population)	133 Ranked 85th.	151 Ranked 44th. 14% more than Brazil
Infant mortality rate > Total	21.17 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 91st.	43.2 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 56th. 2 times more than Brazil
Deaths > Percent deaths registered	75-89	75-89
Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman	2.29 births per woman Ranked 102nd.	2.78 births per woman Ranked 77th. 21% more than Brazil
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita	3.64 per 1,000 people Ranked 52nd.	115.62 per 1,000 people Ranked 4th. 32 times more than Brazil
Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate	12.9 Ranked 117th.	33.3 Ranked 60th. 3 times more than Brazil
Life expectancy > Women	77 years Ranked 24th. 43% more than South Africa	54 years Ranked 71st.
Blood types > AB negative	0.5% Ranked 4th.	1% Ranked 4th. Twice as much as Brazil
Human height > Stature ratio (male to female ratio)	1.07 Ranked 4th. 1% more than South Africa	1.06 Ranked 2nd.
Quality of health care system > Skill and competence of medical staff	57.61 Ranked 36th.	63.33 Ranked 31st. 10% more than Brazil
Blood types > O positive	36% Ranked 7th.	39% Ranked 4th. 8% more than Brazil
HIV AIDS > Adult prevalence rate	0.7% Ranked 53th.	17.8% Ranked 4th. 25 times more than Brazil
Blood types > B negative	2% Ranked 2nd. The same as South Africa	2% Ranked 5th.
Quality of health care system > Short waiting times	32.46 Ranked 41st.	52.78 Ranked 24th. 63% more than Brazil
Health services > Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people	2.4 Ranked 69th.	2.8 Ranked 59th. 17% more than Brazil
Diseases > Overweight > Average Body Mass Index (BMI)	24.79 Ranked 69th.	24.96 Ranked 64th. 1% more than Brazil
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS	660,000 Ranked 12th.	5.6 million Ranked 1st. 8 times more than Brazil
Blood types > A Positive	34% Ranked 3rd. 6% more than South Africa	32% Ranked 8th.
Adolescent fertility rate > Births per 1,000 women ages 15-19	89.42 births Ranked 39th. 38% more than South Africa	65 births Ranked 60th.
Blood types > B positive	8% Ranked 5th.	12% Ranked 4th. 50% more than Brazil
Probability of reaching 65 > Female	75.4% Ranked 85th. 40% more than South Africa	53.7% Ranked 119th.
Blood types > AB positive	2.5% Ranked 7th.	3% Ranked 7th. 20% more than Brazil
Quality of health care system > Modern equipment	75.38 Ranked 34th.	79.49 Ranked 30th. 5% more than Brazil
Expenditure per capita > Current US$	289.5$ Ranked 66th.	390.2$ Ranked 54th. 35% more than Brazil
Hunger and malnutrition > Undernourished population	13.6 million Ranked 9th. 6 times more than South Africa	2.2 million Ranked 44th.
Hunger and malnutrition > Undernourished population > Percentage	6.9% Ranked 80th.	0.0 Ranked 105th.
Health expenditure per capita > Current US$	$1,120.56 Ranked 40th. 63% more than South Africa	$689.27 Ranked 60th.
Births and maternity > Teenage birth rate	71.4 Ranked 10th. 32% more than South Africa	54 Ranked 23th.
Quality of health care system > Accuracy and completeness in filling out reports	60.45 Ranked 32nd.	64.29 Ranked 29th. 6% more than Brazil
Diseases > Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	46 Ranked 108th.	1,003 Ranked 2nd. 22 times more than Brazil
Hunger and malnutrition > Undernourished population per million people	0.0685 million Ranked 69th. 30% more than South Africa	0.0525 million Ranked 87th.
Births and maternity > Crude birth rate	16.4 Ranked 15th.	21.7 Ranked 11th. 32% more than Brazil
Births and maternity > Maternal death rate	56 per 100,000 live births Ranked 99th.	300 per 100,000 live births Ranked 35th. 5 times more than Brazil
Health services > Physicians > Per 1,000 people	1.69 Ranked 43th. 2 times more than South Africa	0.77 Ranked 28th.
Services, etc., value added > Current LCU per capita	12,892.83 Ranked 76th.	38,227.85 Ranked 50th. 3 times more than Brazil
Death rates > Children under 5	20.6 Ranked 94th.	61.9 Ranked 48th. 3 times more than Brazil
Death rates > Women	120.35 Ranked 77th.	511.06 Ranked 5th. 4 times more than Brazil
Quality of health care system > Speed in delivering examinations and reports	48.91 Ranked 36th.	63.33 Ranked 24th. 29% more than Brazil
Death rates > Men	229.96 Ranked 63th.	577.12 Ranked 4th. 3 times more than Brazil
Diseases > HIV AIDS > AIDS deaths	8,400 Ranked 2nd.	9,800 Ranked 1st. 17% more than Brazil
HIV AIDS > Deaths	15,000 Ranked 32nd.	310,000 Ranked 1st. 21 times more than Brazil
Quality of health care system > Friendliness and courtesy of staff	55.3 Ranked 34th.	60.8 Ranked 28th. 10% more than Brazil
Nutrition > Depth of hunger > Kilocalories per person per day	220 Ranked 58th. 5% more than South Africa	210 Ranked 64th.
Births and maternity > Number of births	3.14 million Ranked 1st. 3 times more than South Africa	1.06 million Ranked 4th.
Hunger and malnutrition > Children > Small children underweight	2.2% Ranked 27th.	8.7% Ranked 14th. 4 times more than Brazil
Probability of not reaching 40	11.3% Ranked 65th.	24.4% Ranked 42nd. 2 times more than Brazil
Life expectancy at birth > Total > Years	71.24 years Ranked 89th. 49% more than South Africa	47.66 years Ranked 158th.
HIV AIDS > Deaths > Per capita	0.083 per 1,000 people Ranked 61st.	8.07 per 1,000 people Ranked 5th. 97 times more than Brazil
Life expectancy > Male	68.83 Ranked 95th. 38% more than South Africa	49.97 Ranked 165th.
Nurses and midwives > Per 1,000 people	6.42 Ranked 31st. 57% more than South Africa	4.08 Ranked 14th.
Quality of health care system > Convenient location	59.93 Ranked 44th.	73.3 Ranked 27th. 22% more than Brazil
Access to sanitation	50% Ranked 102nd.	90% Ranked 51st. 80% more than Brazil
Services, etc., value added > Current LCU	2.56 trillion Ranked 31st. 31% more than South Africa	1.96 trillion Ranked 34th.
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS per 1000	3.63 Ranked 51st.	113.54 Ranked 4th. 31 times more than Brazil
Death rates > Infants	17.3 Ranked 95th.	43.1 Ranked 51st. 2 times more than Brazil
Life expectancy at birth > Female	76.27 years Ranked 113th. 58% more than South Africa	48.39 years Ranked 213th.
Life expectancy > Female	76.16 Ranked 83th. 44% more than South Africa	53.06 Ranked 163th.
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Weeks of leave given	24 Ranked 121st. 6 times more than South Africa	4 Ranked 173th.
Births and maternity > Antenatal care > Mothers getting 1+ visit during pregnancy	98.2% Ranked 8th. 1% more than South Africa	97.1% Ranked 14th.
Per capita total expenditure on health in international dollars	611 Ranked 53th.	689 Ranked 48th. 13% more than Brazil
Spending > Per person	308 Ranked 38th. 34% more than South Africa	230 Ranked 46th.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > AIDS deaths per million people	53.5 Ranked 67th.	261.52 Ranked 31st. 5 times more than Brazil
Diseases > Measles > Children immunised against measles	97% Ranked 56th. 24% more than South Africa	78% Ranked 155th.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Both sexes	0.3% Ranked 86th.	17.3% Ranked 4th. 58 times more than Brazil
Life expectancy at birth > Male	68.97 years Ranked 127th. 37% more than South Africa	50.24 years Ranked 207th.
Malaria cases > Per 100,000	344 Ranked 50th. 2 times more than South Africa	143 Ranked 57th.
Sanitation > Investment in water and sanitation with private participation > Current US$	$3.01 billion Ranked 1st.	0.0 Ranked 13th.
Life expectancy at birth > Female > Years	75.2 years Ranked 77th. 54% more than South Africa	48.68 years Ranked 157th.
Transplants > Heart	19 heart transplants Ranked 14th. 58% more than South Africa	12 heart transplants Ranked 23th.
Life expectancy > 95 percent range	(77.50-77.90)	(59.90-64.70)
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population	59.8 Ranked 96th. 35% more than South Africa	44.3 Ranked 156th.
Diseases > Cardiovascular death rate (per 100,000 population)	286 Ranked 125th.	389 Ranked 74th. 36% more than Brazil
Diseases > Obesity > Female obesity rate	13% Ranked 8th.	30% Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Brazil
Health services > Nurses and midwives > Per 1,000 people	2.91 Ranked 47th.	4.08 Ranked 12th. 40% more than Brazil
Health spending per capita	605.66 Ranked 54th. 22% more than South Africa	497.12 Ranked 61st.
Reproductive health > Pregnant women receiving prenatal care	96.7% Ranked 16th. 5% more than South Africa	91.9% Ranked 10th.
Diseases > Overweight > Female Body Mass Index (BMI)	23.72 Ranked 68th.	24.97 Ranked 36th. 5% more than Brazil
Life expectancy at birth > Male > Years	67.47 years Ranked 100th. 45% more than South Africa	46.69 years Ranked 158th.
Tuberculosis cases > Per 100,000	44 Ranked 86th.	237 Ranked 16th. 5 times more than Brazil
Deaths > Deaths from injuries (per 100,000 population)	78 Ranked 80th.	159 Ranked 16th. 2 times more than Brazil
HIV AIDS > Deaths per 1000	0.0825 Ranked 61st.	6.29 Ranked 3rd. 76 times more than Brazil
Survival rate > To age 65 > Men	67.03 Ranked 102nd. 2 times more than South Africa	31.41 Ranked 174th.
Drug access	0.0 Ranked 144th.	80% Ranked 64th.
Infant mortality > Female babies	23.5 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 92nd.	47.5 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 66th. 2 times more than Brazil
Deaths > Noncommunicable disease mortality rate	625 Ranked 116th.	867 Ranked 34th. 39% more than Brazil
Survival rate > To age 65 > Women	80.36 Ranked 100th. 97% more than South Africa	40.82 Ranked 172nd.
Health services > Health expenditure per capita > PPP > Constant 2005 international $	$798.58 Ranked 57th.	$819.40 Ranked 55th. 3% more than Brazil
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population	69 Ranked 98th. 41% more than South Africa	49 Ranked 162nd.
Diseases > Overweight > Male Body Mass Index (BMI)	25.85 Ranked 67th. 4% more than South Africa	24.95 Ranked 98th.
Births and maternity > Number of births per thousand people	16.38 Ranked 15th.	21.96 Ranked 10th. 34% more than Brazil
Intestinal diseases death rate	14.43% Ranked 66th.	24.99% Ranked 42nd. 73% more than Brazil
Teenage mother birth rate	18 Ranked 7th. 13% more than South Africa	16 Ranked 6th.
Sanitation > Investment in water and sanitation with private participation > Current US$ per capita	$15.15 Ranked 2nd.	0.0 Ranked 13th.
Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	59.57 per 100,000 people Ranked 103th.	599.89 per 100,000 people Ranked 9th. 10 times more than Brazil
Diseases > Obesity > Obesity rate (men)	13.1% Ranked 10th.	27.4% Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than Brazil
Life expectancy > Inequality adjusted index	0.725 Ranked 85th. 93% more than South Africa	0.376 Ranked 150th.
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Both sexes	106 Ranked 111th.	484 Ranked 7th. 5 times more than Brazil
Dependency ratio per 100	50 Ranked 127th.	58 Ranked 94th. 16% more than Brazil
Medical staff > Dental staff (per 10,000 people)	11	1
Smoking rate > Women	12 Ranked 58th. 50% more than South Africa	8 Ranked 69th.
Investment in water and sanitation with private participation > Current US$	209.6 million$ Ranked 6th. 7 times more than South Africa	31.3 million$ Ranked 15th.
Diseases > Tuberculosis cases	38,444 Ranked 12th.	135,604 Ranked 4th. 4 times more than Brazil
Births and maternity > Births attended by skill personnel	97% Ranked 32nd. 6% more than South Africa	91.2% Ranked 27th.
Births and maternity > Caesarean birth rate	50% Ranked 1st. 2 times more than South Africa	21% Ranked 42nd.
Contraception	77% Ranked 6th. 38% more than South Africa	56% Ranked 37th.
Diseases > Neonatal tetanus cases	5 Ranked 46th. 67% more than South Africa	3 Ranked 58th.
Diseases > Leprosy cases	0.0 Ranked 89th.	66 Ranked 49th.
Infant mortality rate > Female	17.53 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 96th.	39.14 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 57th. 2 times more than Brazil
Transplants > Liver	147 liver transplants Ranked 9th. 12 times more than South Africa	12 liver transplants Ranked 28th.
Births and maternity > Antenatal care > Mothers getting 4+ visits during pregrancy	90.5% Ranked 3rd. 4% more than South Africa	87.1% Ranked 4th.
Hunger and malnutrition > Underweight boys under 5	6% Ranked 4th.	10% Ranked 8th. 67% more than Brazil
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Aged over 15	610000	5300000
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Rape or incest	Legal	Legal
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Proportion of wages paid	100% Ranked 29th. 67% more than South Africa	60% Ranked 152nd.
Diseases > Measles cases	0.0 Ranked 130th.	31 Ranked 68th.
Life expectancy > Date of information	2006 est.	2006 est.
Births and maternity > Abortion > Attitudes of Christians towards abortion > Government should interfere	34% Ranked 4th. 21% more than South Africa	28% Ranked 5th.
Births and maternity > Abortion > Attitudes of Christians towards abortion > Government should interfere, mostly agree	13% Ranked 6th.	25% Ranked 3rd. 92% more than Brazil
Transplants > Total	1,368 transplants Ranked 6th. 5 times more than South Africa	300 transplants Ranked 18th.
Reproductive health > Maternal mortality ratio > Modeled estimate > Per 100,000 live births	58 Ranked 89th.	410 Ranked 33th. 7 times more than Brazil
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Females	62.4 Ranked 89th. 38% more than South Africa	45.3 Ranked 156th.
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Males	106 Ranked 111th.	484 Ranked 7th. 5 times more than Brazil
Diseases > Tuberculosis cases per million people	202.34 Ranked 86th.	2,810.02 Ranked 1st. 14 times more than Brazil
Diseases > Obesity > Obesity rate (women)	13.1% Ranked 10th.	27.4% Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than Brazil
Diseases > Obesity > Male obesity rate	9% Ranked 10th. The same as South Africa	9% Ranked 4th.
Transplants > Kidney	1,145 kidney transplants Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than South Africa	276 kidney transplants Ranked 17th.
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Males	57.2 Ranked 105th. 32% more than South Africa	43.3 Ranked 158th.
Reproductive health > Lifetime risk of maternal death > 1 in > Rate varies by country	860 Ranked 76th. 9 times more than South Africa	100 Ranked 118th.
HIV AIDS > Women living with aids 15-49	0.65 Ranked 52nd.	20.1 Ranked 7th. 31 times more than Brazil
Children living with AIDS per 1000	0.0715 Ranked 53th.	5.42 Ranked 11th. 76 times more than Brazil
Death rates > Boys aged 1	8 Ranked 10th.	13 Ranked 9th. 63% more than Brazil
Births and maternity > Future births per million people	16 Ranked 121st.	22.01 Ranked 75th. 38% more than Brazil
Births and maternity > Abortion > Attitudes of Christians towards abortion > Government should not interfere	35% Ranked 2nd. 67% more than South Africa	21% Ranked 5th.
Spending > Public	2.9% (1999)	3.3%
Births and maternity > Abortion > Attitudes of Christians towards abortion > Government should interfere, mostly disagree	15% Ranked 6th.	19% Ranked 3rd. 27% more than Brazil
Disease prevention > Tuberculosis case detection rate > All forms	82.27% Ranked 88th. 14% more than South Africa	72.13% Ranked 107th.
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Provider	Social insurance	Unemployment Insurance Fund
Total fertility rate	2.2 Ranked 115th.	2.6 Ranked 95th. 18% more than Brazil
Infant mortality > Male babies	31 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 91st.	56.1 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 66th. 81% more than Brazil
Transplants > Heart per million	0.106 heart transplants Ranked 28th.	0.264 heart transplants Ranked 25th. 2 times more than Brazil
Investment in water and sanitation with private participation > Current US$ > Per $ GDP	0.347$ per $1,000 of GDP Ranked 8th.	235.56$ per $1,000 of GDP Ranked 27th. 679 times more than Brazil
Investment in water and sanitation with private participation > Current US$ > Per capita	1,139.67$ per 1,000 people Ranked 6th. 60% more than South Africa	711.36$ per 1,000 people Ranked 16th.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve mental health	Illegal	Legal
Births and maternity > Abortion > Attitudes of Christians towards Abortion > Always justified	4% Ranked 4th.	8% Ranked 1st. Twice as much as Brazil
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Females	73 Ranked 82nd. 46% more than South Africa	50 Ranked 161st.
Children living with AIDS	13,000 Ranked 29th.	250,000 Ranked 2nd. 19 times more than Brazil
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Females	106 Ranked 111th.	484 Ranked 7th. 5 times more than Brazil
Transplants > Total per million	7.63 transplants Ranked 28th. 16% more than South Africa	6.59 transplants Ranked 30th.
Respiratory disease child death rate	28.63 (est)	19.57
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Women > Aged above 14	220000	3100000
Diseases > Total tetanus cases	281 Ranked 10th. 94 times more than South Africa	3 Ranked 89th.
Diseases > Neonatal tetanus cases per million people	0.0263 Ranked 66th.	0.0622 Ranked 61st. 2 times more than Brazil
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > On request	Illegal	Legal
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Economic or social reasons	Illegal	Legal
Diseases > Leprosy cases per million people	0.0 Ranked 88th.	1.37 Ranked 72nd.
Births and maternity > Abortion > Attitudes of Christians towards abortion > Never justified	79% Ranked 5th. 8% more than South Africa	73% Ranked 6th.
Births and maternity > Abortion > Attitudes of Christians towards abortion > Sometimes justified	16% Ranked 4th. The same as South Africa	16% Ranked 5th.
Probability of dying before 5 > Females	42 per 1,000 people Ranked 83th.	78 per 1,000 people Ranked 59th. 86% more than Brazil
Transplants > Kidney per million	6.38 kidney transplants Ranked 28th. 5% more than South Africa	6.06 kidney transplants Ranked 31st.
Transplants > Liver per million	0.819 liver transplants Ranked 26th. 3 times more than South Africa	0.264 liver transplants Ranked 28th.
Per capita government expenditure on health in international dollars	280 Ranked 65th. The same as South Africa	280 Ranked 66th.
Spending > Private	3.6% Ranked 25th.	3.8% Ranked 21st. 6% more than Brazil
Teenage mothers > % of women ages 15-19 who have had children or are currently pregnant	18% Ranked 8th. 13% more than South Africa	16% Ranked 8th.
Nutrition > Exclusive breastfeeding > % of children under 6 months	39.8% Ranked 14th. 5 times more than South Africa	8% Ranked 17th.
Health services > Out-of-pocket health expenditure > % of private expenditure on health	58.81% Ranked 149th. 98% more than South Africa	29.68% Ranked 176th.
Health spending > % of GDP	8.44% Ranked 40th.	8.62% Ranked 38th. 2% more than Brazil
Nutrition > % of children who are exclusively breastfed 6 months	42 Ranked 32nd. 6 times more than South Africa	7 Ranked 112th.
Drinking water availability %	87% Ranked 68th. 1% more than South Africa	86% Ranked 69th.
Private expenditure on health as % of total expenditure on health	54.1% Ranked 57th.	59.4% Ranked 38th. 10% more than Brazil
ARI treatment > % of children under 5 taken to a health provider	46% Ranked 6th.	75% Ranked 2nd. 63% more than Brazil
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Total	76 Ranked 83th.	87 Ranked 66th. 14% more than Brazil
Diseases > Rubella cases per million people	45.64 Ranked 14th. 2 times more than South Africa	22.21 Ranked 20th.
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Rural	53 Ranked 109th.	73 Ranked 72nd. 38% more than Brazil
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Rural	43 Ranked 97th.	80 Ranked 59th. 86% more than Brazil
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Urban	95 Ranked 70th.	99 Ranked 45th. 4% more than Brazil
Births with health staff	88% Ranked 51st. 5% more than South Africa	84% Ranked 59th.
Nutrition > % of children who are still breastfeeding 20-23 months	17 Ranked 84th.	30 Ranked 61st. 76% more than Brazil
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Males	66 Ranked 98th. 38% more than South Africa	48 Ranked 160th.
Hunger and malnutrition > Underweight girls under 5	5% Ranked 5th.	13% Ranked 7th. 3 times more than Brazil
Diseases > Rubella cases	8,672 Ranked 6th. 8 times more than South Africa	1,072 Ranked 13th.
Mortality > Completeness of infant death reporting > % of reported infant deaths to estimated infant deaths	46.53% Ranked 31st.	80.77% Ranked 8th. 74% more than Brazil
Nutrition > % of under-fives suffering from stunting moderate & severe	11 Ranked 103th.	25 Ranked 56th. 2 times more than Brazil
Nutrition > % of households consuming iodized salt	95 Ranked 12th. 53% more than South Africa	62 Ranked 61st.
Total expenditure on health as % of GDP	7.9% Ranked 44th.	8.7% Ranked 32nd. 10% more than Brazil
Prepaid plans as % of private expenditure on health	35.8% Ranked 14th.	77.7% Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Brazil
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions > % of total	14.12% Ranked 104th.	66.72% Ranked 13th. 5 times more than Brazil
Improved sanitation facilities > Rural > % of rural population with access	37% Ranked 116th.	46% Ranked 98th. 24% more than Brazil
Reproductive health > Births attended by skilled health staff > % of total	97% Ranked 31st. 6% more than South Africa	91.2% Ranked 39th.
Infant mortality rate > Male	24.63 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 88th.	47.19 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 53th. 92% more than Brazil
Improved sanitation facilities > Urban > % of urban population with access	83% Ranked 97th. 5% more than South Africa	79% Ranked 101st.
Public health spending > % of government spending	5.37% Ranked 163th.	10.82% Ranked 89th. 2 times more than Brazil
Private health spending > % of GDP	4.93% Ranked 12th.	5.05% Ranked 9th. 2% more than Brazil
Death rates > Girls aged 1	9.3 Ranked 9th. 3% more than South Africa	9 Ranked 11th.
Nutrition > Prevalence of undernourishment > % of population	6% Ranked 86th. 20% more than South Africa	5% Ranked 112th.
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > Urban > % of urban population with access	87% Ranked 99th. 4% more than South Africa	84% Ranked 106th.
Disease prevention > Improved water source > % of population with access	97% Ranked 63th. 7% more than South Africa	91% Ranked 93th.
Disease prevention > Improved water source > Urban > % of urban population with access	99% Ranked 63th. The same as South Africa	99% Ranked 64th.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To save the woman's life	Legal	Legal
Diseases > Prevalence of anemia among children > % of children under 5	54.9% Ranked 25th. 2 times more than South Africa	24.1% Ranked 3rd.
Diseases > Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases > % of total	73.86% Ranked 91st. 3 times more than South Africa	28.53% Ranked 170th.
Diseases > Female adults with HIV > % of population ages 15+ with HIV	30.7% Ranked 93th.	59.2% Ranked 14th. 93% more than Brazil
Expenditure > Private > % of GDP	4.04% Ranked 22nd.	5.13% Ranked 4th. 27% more than Brazil
HIVAIDS > Adult prevalence rate 15-49 years,	0.7 Ranked 52nd.	20.1 Ranked 7th. 29 times more than Brazil
Out-of-pocket health expenditure > % of total expenditure on health	31.34% Ranked 92nd. 4 times more than South Africa	7.21% Ranked 178th.
Female adults with HIV > % of population ages 15+ with HIV	36.07% Ranked 59th.	58.49% Ranked 26th. 62% more than Brazil
Health expenditure, private > % of GDP	4.83% Ranked 14th. 8% more than South Africa	4.46% Ranked 22nd.
Diarrhea treatment > % of children under 5 receiving oral rehydration and continued feeding	28.2% Ranked 1st.	37% Ranked 1st. 31% more than Brazil
Public health spending > % of GDP	3.51% Ranked 87th.	3.57% Ranked 82nd. 2% more than Brazil
% of routine EPI vaccines financed by government > Total	100 Ranked 19th. The same as South Africa	100 Ranked 23th.
% immunized 1-year-old children > TB	99 Ranked 10th. 5% more than South Africa	94 Ranked 74th.
Mortality > Completeness of total death reporting > % of reported total deaths to estimated total deaths	85.56% Ranked 30th.	86.97% Ranked 11th. 2% more than Brazil
Public health spending > % of total health spending	41.59% Ranked 148th. About the same as South Africa	41.44% Ranked 149th.
Nutrition > Low-birthweight babies > % of births	8.2% Ranked 41st.	15.1% Ranked 5th. 84% more than Brazil
Out-of-pocket expenditure as % of private health expenditure	64.2% Ranked 152nd. 3 times more than South Africa	20.9% Ranked 183th.
Malnutrition prevalence > Weight for age > % of children under 5	5.7% Ranked 34th.	11.5% Ranked 18th. 2 times more than Brazil
Diseases > Total tetanus cases per million people	1.48 Ranked 46th. 24 times more than South Africa	0.0622 Ranked 118th.
% immunized 1-year-old children > DPT3	96 Ranked 52nd. 17% more than South Africa	82 Ranked 124th.
Disease prevention > Diarrhea treatment > % of children under 5 receiving oral rehydration and continued feedin	28.2% Ranked 1st.	37% Ranked 1st. 31% more than Brazil
Health expenditure, total > % of GDP	8.9% Ranked 44th. 4% more than South Africa	8.52% Ranked 52nd.
Nutrition > Vitamin A supplementation coverage rate > % of children ages 6-59 months	20% Ranked 51st.	39% Ranked 41st. 95% more than Brazil
Nutrition > Consumption of iodized salt > % of households	95.7% Ranked 3rd. 53% more than South Africa	62.4% Ranked 5th.
Smoking prevalence > Males > % of adults	21.8% Ranked 33th.	23.2% Ranked 31st. 6% more than Brazil
Smoking prevalence > Females > % of adults	14% Ranked 19th. 82% more than South Africa	7.7% Ranked 24th.
Expenditure > Total > % of GDP	8.8% Ranked 26th. 2% more than South Africa	8.6% Ranked 30th.
Diseases > Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women > %	29.12% Ranked 74th. 33% more than South Africa	21.84% Ranked 101st.
Prevalence of undernourishment > % of population	7% Ranked 94th. 3 times more than South Africa	2.5% Ranked 141st.
Improved water source > % of population with access	90% Ranked 84th. 2% more than South Africa	88% Ranked 88th.
Out-of-pocket health expenditure > % of private expenditure on health	64.2% Ranked 151st. 4 times more than South Africa	17.2% Ranked 184th.
Cause of death, by injury > % of total	12.03% Ranked 23th. 3 times more than South Africa	4.75% Ranked 162nd.
Nutrition > % of under-fives suffering from underweight moderate & severe	6 Ranked 106th.	12 Ranked 79th. Twice as much as Brazil
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Total	87 Ranked 72nd. 1% more than South Africa	86 Ranked 73th.
Nutrition > % of under-fives suffering from underweight severe	1 Ranked 83th.	2 Ranked 66th. Twice as much as Brazil
External resources for health as % of total expenditure on health	0.5% Ranked 116th. 67% more than South Africa	0.3% Ranked 121st.
% immunized 1-year-old children > Measles	93 Ranked 70th. 19% more than South Africa	78 Ranked 127th.
Tuberculosis cases detected under DOTS	53.5% Ranked 109th.	103.09% Ranked 12th. 93% more than Brazil
% immunized 1-year-old children > Polio3	97 Ranked 43th. 15% more than South Africa	84 Ranked 119th.
Malnutrition prevalence > Height for age > % of children under 5	10.5% Ranked 32nd.	24.9% Ranked 13th. 2 times more than Brazil
Investment in water and sanitation with private participation > Current US$ per capita	1.14$ Ranked 6th. 60% more than South Africa	0.711$ Ranked 16th.
Health services > External resources for health > % of total expenditure on health	0.02% Ranked 127th.	0.75% Ranked 101st. 38 times more than Brazil
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > % of population with access	80% Ranked 90th. 4% more than South Africa	77% Ranked 93th.
Sanitation > Investment in water and sanitation with private participation > Current US$, % of GDP	0.134% Ranked 3rd.	0.0 Ranked 13th.
Disease prevention > Tuberculosis treatment success rate > % of registered cases	73.05% Ranked 115th.	73.91% Ranked 89th. 1% more than Brazil
% immunized 1-year-old children > HepB3	89 Ranked 58th. 7% more than South Africa	83 Ranked 71st.
External resources for health > % of total expenditure on health	0.1% Ranked 132nd.	0.5% Ranked 114th. 5 times more than Brazil
Pregnant women receiving prenatal care	96.8% Ranked 4th. 6% more than South Africa	91.7% Ranked 7th.
Tuberculosis treatment success rate > % of registered cases	81.08% Ranked 82nd. 16% more than South Africa	69.67% Ranked 132nd.
Health expenditure, public > % of total health expenditure	45.74% Ranked 139th.	47.7% Ranked 135th. 4% more than Brazil
Diseases > Overweight > Ratio of male to female BMI	1.09 Ranked 62nd. 9% more than South Africa	0.999 Ranked 156th.
Improved sanitation facilities > % of population with access	75% Ranked 80th. 15% more than South Africa	65% Ranked 93th.
Unmet need for contraception > % of married women ages 15-49	7.3% Ranked 10th.	15% Ranked 8th. 2 times more than Brazil
Births attended by skilled health staff > % of total	96.7% Ranked 36th. 5% more than South Africa	92% Ranked 28th.
Expenditure > Public > % of GDP	4.76% Ranked 52nd. 37% more than South Africa	3.47% Ranked 86th.
Diseases > Measles cases per million people	0.0 Ranked 128th.	0.642 Ranked 91st.
Births and maternity > Percent of births registered	89	78
Diseases > Diabetes > Prevalence > % of population ages 20 to 79	10.52% Ranked 44th. 49% more than South Africa	7.04% Ranked 107th.
Life expectancy > 95% range	(77.50-77.90)	(59.90-64.70)
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Condom use during high risk sex > Men	59.3% Ranked 2nd.	71.5% Ranked 1st. 21% more than Brazil
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Condom use during high risk sex > Women	32.1% Ranked 1st.	51.7% Ranked 2nd. 61% more than Brazil

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