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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.
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.
Cholera cases: Total number of cholera cases reported in the country.
HIV AIDS > AIDS deaths: AIDS deaths.
HIV AIDS > AIDS deaths per million people: AIDS deaths. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
HIV AIDS > AIDS orphans: AIDS Orphans.
HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Both sexes: People living with HIV, 15-49 years old, percentage.
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.
Measles > Children immunised against measles: Percentage of children under 1 year old immunized against measles.
Obesity > Female obesity rate: Percentage of females older than 14 who are obese, meaning their Body Mass Index (BMI) exceeds 30.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tuberculosis cases: Number of reported tuberbculosis cases.
Children > 0-14 living with HIV per 1000: Children (0-14) living with HIV. Children living with HIV refers to the number of children ages 0-14 who are infected with HIV. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Leprosy cases: Number of reported Leprosy cases.
Neonatal tetanus cases: Number of reported cases of tetanus in newborns.
HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Aged over 15: Population with HIV/AIDS (estimate).
Measles cases: Number of reported measles cases.
Tuberculosis cases per million people: Number of reported tuberbculosis cases. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
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.
HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Women > Aged above 14: Population with HIV/AIDS (estimate).
Neonatal tetanus cases per million people: Number of reported cases of tetanus in newborns. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Cholera cases per million people: Total number of cholera cases reported in the country. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Leprosy cases per million people: Number of reported Leprosy cases. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Total tetanus cases: Number of all reported tetanus cases.
HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Women: HIV prevalence rate, women 15-49 years old, in national based surveys.
Prevalence of HIV, male > % ages 15-24: Prevalence of HIV, male (% ages 15-24). Prevalence of HIV is the percentage of people who are infected with HIV. Youth rates are as a percentage of the relevant age group.
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.
HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Men: HIV prevalence rate, men 15-49 years old, in national based surveys.
Total tetanus cases per million people: Number of all reported tetanus cases. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Rubella cases: Number of reported rubella cases. Rubella is commonly called the German Measles.
HIV AIDS > Percent of 15-24 year olds with comprehensive correct knowledge of AIDS > Women: Women 15-24 years old with comprehensive correct knowledge of HIV/AIDS, percentage.
HIV AIDS > Percent of 15-24 year olds with comprehensive correct knowledge of AIDS > Men: Men 15-24 years old with comprehensive correct knowledge of HIV/AIDS, percentage.
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.
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.
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.
HIV AIDS > AIDS orphans per thousand people: AIDS Orphans. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Children > 0-14 living with HIV: Children (0-14) living with HIV. Children living with HIV refers to the number of children ages 0-14 who are infected with HIV.
Prevalence of HIV, female > % ages 15-24: Prevalence of HIV, female (% ages 15-24). Prevalence of HIV is the percentage of people who are infected with HIV. Youth rates are as a percentage of the relevant age group.
HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Women per million people: HIV prevalence rate, women 15-49 years old, in national based surveys. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Antiretroviral therapy coverage > % of people with advanced HIV infection: Antiretroviral therapy coverage (% of people with advanced HIV infection). Antiretroviral therapy coverage indicates the percentage of adults and children with advanced HIV infection currently receiving antiretroviral therapy among the estimated number of people needing antiretroviral therapy based on WHO 2010 guidelines.
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.
Measles cases per million people: Number of reported measles cases. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Men per million people: HIV prevalence rate, men 15-49 years old, in national based surveys. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.

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STAT	Cameroon	Nigeria
Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population)	147 Ranked 53th.	158 Ranked 32nd. 7% more than Cameroon
Cardiovascular death rate (per 100,000 population)	389 Ranked 77th.	417 Ranked 54th. 7% more than Cameroon
Cholera cases	10 Ranked 40th.	1,661 Ranked 15th. 166 times more than Cameroon
HIV AIDS > AIDS deaths	8,900 Ranked 3rd. 17% more than Nigeria	7,600 Ranked 3rd.
HIV AIDS > AIDS deaths per million people	638.93 Ranked 20th. 8 times more than Nigeria	77.48 Ranked 51st.
HIV AIDS > AIDS orphans	332,697 Ranked 12th.	2.2 million Ranked 2nd. 7 times more than Cameroon
HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Both sexes	4.6% Ranked 16th. 24% more than Nigeria	3.7% Ranked 17th.
Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	238 Ranked 32nd. 2 times more than Nigeria	108 Ranked 66th.
Measles > Children immunised against measles	76% Ranked 159th. 7% more than Nigeria	71% Ranked 168th.
Obesity > Female obesity rate	8% Ranked 11th. 33% more than Nigeria	6% Ranked 13th.
Obesity > Obesity rate (men)	8.2% Ranked 12th. 41% more than Nigeria	5.8% Ranked 15th.
Overweight > Average Body Mass Index (BMI)	24.7 Ranked 71st. 8% more than Nigeria	22.88 Ranked 122nd.
Overweight > Female Body Mass Index (BMI)	22.75 Ranked 94th. 5% more than Nigeria	21.77 Ranked 125th.
Overweight > Male Body Mass Index (BMI)	26.65 Ranked 36th. 11% more than Nigeria	23.98 Ranked 112th.
Tuberculosis cases	13,220 Ranked 27th.	44,016 Ranked 10th. 3 times more than Cameroon
Children > 0-14 living with HIV per 1000	2.72 Ranked 18th. 7% more than Nigeria	2.55 Ranked 20th.
Leprosy cases	549 Ranked 22nd.	4,665 Ranked 4th. 8 times more than Cameroon
Neonatal tetanus cases	48 Ranked 19th.	163 Ranked 7th. 3 times more than Cameroon
HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Aged over 15	470000	2600000
Measles cases	100 Ranked 52nd.	2,613 Ranked 12th. 26 times more than Cameroon
Tuberculosis cases per million people	692.23 Ranked 27th. 2 times more than Nigeria	299.05 Ranked 67th.
Obesity > Obesity rate (women)	8.2% Ranked 12th. 41% more than Nigeria	5.8% Ranked 15th.
HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Women > Aged above 14	290000	1600000
Neonatal tetanus cases per million people	2.51 Ranked 17th. 2 times more than Nigeria	1.11 Ranked 32nd.
Cholera cases per million people	0.524 Ranked 38th.	11.28 Ranked 27th. 22 times more than Cameroon
Leprosy cases per million people	28.75 Ranked 35th.	31.69 Ranked 32nd. 10% more than Cameroon
Total tetanus cases	147 Ranked 17th.	163 Ranked 15th. 11% more than Cameroon
HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Women	5.6 Ranked 3rd. 40% more than Nigeria	4 Ranked 3rd.
Prevalence of HIV, male > % ages 15-24	1% Ranked 17th. 43% more than Nigeria	0.7% Ranked 22nd.
Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women > %	50.9% Ranked 1st.	66.7% Ranked 1st. 31% more than Cameroon
HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Men	2.9 Ranked 3rd.	3.2 Ranked 3rd. 10% more than Cameroon
Total tetanus cases per million people	7.7 Ranked 13th. 7 times more than Nigeria	1.11 Ranked 53th.
Rubella cases	126 Ranked 32nd.	466 Ranked 17th. 4 times more than Cameroon
HIV AIDS > Percent of 15-24 year olds with comprehensive correct knowledge of AIDS > Women	28.7% Ranked 10th. 28% more than Nigeria	22.5% Ranked 13th.
HIV AIDS > Percent of 15-24 year olds with comprehensive correct knowledge of AIDS > Men	33.5% Ranked 9th. 3% more than Nigeria	32.6% Ranked 5th.
HIV AIDS > Condom use during high risk sex > Women	56.9% Ranked 3rd. 60% more than Nigeria	35.5% Ranked 4th.
HIV AIDS > Condom use during high risk sex > Men	71.8% Ranked 3rd. 45% more than Nigeria	49.4% Ranked 3rd.
Rubella cases per million people	6.6 Ranked 41st. 2 times more than Nigeria	3.17 Ranked 57th.
HIV AIDS > AIDS orphans per thousand people	15.33 Ranked 13th. 18% more than Nigeria	13.03 Ranked 17th.
Children > 0-14 living with HIV	59,000 Ranked 13th.	430,000 Ranked 1st. 7 times more than Cameroon
Prevalence of HIV, female > % ages 15-24	1.8% Ranked 15th. 38% more than Nigeria	1.3% Ranked 20th.
HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Women per million people	0.265 Ranked 2nd. 10 times more than Nigeria	0.0272 Ranked 6th.
Diabetes > Prevalence > % of population ages 20 to 79	6.15% Ranked 125th. 27% more than Nigeria	4.83% Ranked 162nd.
Prevalence of anemia among children > % of children under 5	68.3% Ranked 1st.	76.1% Ranked 1st. 11% more than Cameroon
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases > % of total	30.92% Ranked 165th. 13% more than Nigeria	27.37% Ranked 178th.
Female adults with HIV > % of population ages 15+ with HIV	58% Ranked 33th. 1% more than Nigeria	57.7% Ranked 36th.
Antiretroviral therapy coverage > % of people with advanced HIV infection	45% Ranked 62nd. 41% more than Nigeria	32% Ranked 82nd.
Overweight > Ratio of male to female BMI	1.17 Ranked 15th. 6% more than Nigeria	1.1 Ranked 53th.
Measles cases per million people	5.24 Ranked 68th.	17.75 Ranked 37th. 3 times more than Cameroon
HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Men per million people	0.137 Ranked 3rd. 6 times more than Nigeria	0.0217 Ranked 5th.

SOURCES: World Health Organization. Source tables; World Health Organization. Source tables; World Health Organization. Source tables; United Nations Statistics Division. Source tables; United Nations Statistics Division. Source tables. Population figures from World Bank: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects, (2) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years), (3) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (4) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (5) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme, and (6) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database.; Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS. Source tables; United Nations Statistics Division. Source tables; World Health Organization, Global Tuberculosis Report.; United Nations Statistics Division. Source tables; http://data.un.org/Data.aspx?d=GenderStat&f=inID%3a43, Prevalence of obesity among adults; World Health Organization. Source tables; "Where are you on the global fat scale?". BBC. July 12, 2012. Retrieved 2013-12-16. http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-439.pdf. Walpole et al., BMC Public Health 2012, 12:4; "Where are you on the global fat scale?". BBC. July 12, 2012. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
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Population figures from World Bank: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects, (2) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years), (3) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (4) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (5) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme, and (6) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database.; Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS. Source tables. Population figures from World Bank: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects, (2) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years), (3) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (4) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (5) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme, and (6) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database.; United Nations Statistics Division. Source tables. Population figures from World Bank: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects, (2) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years), (3) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (4) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (5) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme, and (6) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database.; International Diabetes Federation, Diabetes Atlas.; Derived based on the data from WHO's World Health Statistics.; World Health Organization. Source tables. 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