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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.
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.
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.
Infant mortality rate: The number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita: An estimate of all people (adults and children) alive at yearend with HIV infection, whether or not they have developed symptoms of AIDS. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate: How many infants, out of 1000, who will die before attaining one year of age.
Life expectancy > Women: Life expectancy for women.
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.
HIV AIDS > Adult prevalence rate: An estimate of the percentage of adults (aged 15-49) living with HIV/AIDS. The adult prevalence rate is calculated by dividing the estimated number of adults living with HIV/AIDS at yearend by the total adult population at yearend.
Quality of health care system > Short waiting times: Responsiveness (waitings) in medical institutions. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Argentina, Austria and 69 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 7 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, United Kingdom and 1 more country. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from October, 2010 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with the responsiveness (waitings) in medical institutions?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Diseases > Overweight > Average Body Mass Index (BMI): Countries compared by average BMI (combining male and female population), according to data gathered by researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The BMI (Body Mass Index) measures how appropiate is the weight of an individual compared to their height. The calculation is made measuring your weight in kilograms and dividing it twice by your height measured in metres. A high BMI (25 or more) is usually associated with a risk of suffering diverse health problems.
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS: An estimate of all people (adults and children) alive at yearend with HIV infection, whether or not they have developed symptoms of AIDS.
Adolescent fertility rate > Births per 1,000 women ages 15-19: Adolescent fertility rate is the number of births per 1,000 women ages 15-19.
Probability of reaching 65 > Female: Probability at birth of reaching the age of 65.
Quality of health care system > Modern equipment: Equipment for modern diagnosis and treatment. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Argentina, Austria and 69 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 7 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, United Kingdom and 1 more country. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from October, 2010 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Does hospitals have equipment for modern diagnosis and treatment?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Deaths > Deaths of infants: An infant death is the death from any cause of a live-born child under one year of age.
Expenditure per capita > Current US$: Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditures as a ratio of total population. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Health expenditure per capita > Current US$: Health expenditure per capita (current US$). Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditures as a ratio of total population. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Births and maternity > Teenage birth rate: Percentage of females aged 15-19 who give birth, out of all females the same age in the country.
Quality of health care system > Accuracy and completeness in filling out reports: Accuracy and completeness in filling out reports. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Argentina, Austria and 69 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 7 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, United Kingdom and 1 more country. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from October, 2010 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied you with the accuracy and completeness in filling out reports?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Diseases > Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people: Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100,000 people). Incidence of tuberculosis is the estimated number of new pulmonary, smear positive, and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis cases. Incidence includes patients with HIV.
Births and maternity > Crude birth rate: Country's crude birth rate. The crude birth rate is the number of live births for every 1,000 people.
Births and maternity > Maternal death rate: Number of mothers who died giving birth, out of 100,000 births.
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.
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.
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.
Births and maternity > Number of births: Total number of live births. A live birth refers to a birth after which the baby shows signs of life, however, if the baby dies after showing signs of life, it is still considered a live birth.
Life expectancy at birth > Total > Years: Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
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.
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.
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.
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Weeks of leave given: Maternity leave benefits.
Births and maternity > Antenatal care > Mothers getting 1+ visit during pregnancy: Percentage of pregnant women who received at least one visit by a doctor or other highly specialized care provider.
Per capita total expenditure on health in international dollars: Per capita total expenditure on health in international dollars, 2002
Spending > Per person: Spending per capita (PPP) in $US 1998.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > AIDS deaths per million people: AIDS deaths. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Both sexes: People living with HIV, 15-49 years old, percentage.
Diseases > Measles > Children immunised against measles: Percentage of children under 1 year old immunized against measles.
Life expectancy at birth > Male: The average number of years to be lived by amen in this nation born in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. The entry includes total population as well as the male and female components. Life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages. It can also be thought of as indicating the potential return on investment in human capital and is necessary for the calculation of various actuarial measures.
Life expectancy at birth > Female > Years: Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population: Healthy life expectancy at birth (years) 2002 - Total population
Life expectancy > 95 percent range: 95% range.
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.
Births and maternity > All births of boys: Live births by sex and urban/rural residence.
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.
Drug access: Population with access to essential drugs 2000. The data on access to essential drugs are based on statistical estimates received from World Health Organization (WHO) country and regional offices and regional advisers and through the World Drug Situation Survey carried out in 1998-99. These estimates represent the best information available to the WHO Department of Essential Drugs and Medicines Policy to date and are currently being validated by WHO member states. The department assigns the estimates to four groupings: very low access (0-49%), low access (50-79%), medium access (80-94%) and good access (95-100%). These groupings, used here in presenting the data, are often employed by the WHO in interpreting the data, as the actual estimates may suggest a higher level of accuracy than the data afford. b.
Infant mortality > Female babies: Infant mortality rate for females under 1 year.
Deaths > Noncommunicable disease mortality rate: The number of people that die from noncommunicable diseases out of 100,000 people the same age. The number is not an accurate telling of the country's noncommunicable disease rate, but rather how fatal noncommunicable diseases are in each country.
Deaths > Deaths of infants per million people: An infant death is the death from any cause of a live-born child under one year of age. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Diseases > Cholera cases: Total number of cholera cases reported in the country.
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.
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).
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.
Infant mortality rate > Female: This entry gives the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year; included is the total death rate, and deaths by sex, male and female. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country.
Births and maternity > Antenatal care > Mothers getting 4+ visits during pregrancy: Percentage of pregnant women who received at least four visits by a doctor or other highly specialized care provider.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Aged over 15: Population with HIV/AIDS (estimate).
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Rape or incest: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
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.
Births and maternity > Rural births of girls per thousand people: Live births by sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Diseases > Measles cases: Number of reported measles cases.
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.
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
Births and maternity > Future births per million people: Mid-range estimate for country's population increase due to births from five years prior to the given year. For example, from 2095 to 2100, India's population is expected to rise by 16,181 people due to births. Estimates are from the UN Population Division. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Spending > Public: World Bank. 2002. World Development Indicators 2002. CD-ROM. Washington, DC.
Total fertility rate: Total fertility rate, 2003
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Provider: The method/s in which women receive an income during their maternity leave. Some countries put the responsibility solely on the employer, while others either include maternity leaves into their social welfare programs or use a combination of the two. Some countries do not have laws regarding maternity leave such as the United States and Papua New Guinea.
Infant mortality > Male babies: Infant mortality rate for males under 1 year.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve mental health: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Females: Life expectancy at birth (years) 2003 - Females
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Females: Adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years per 1000 population).
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).
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > On request: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
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 > Economic or social reasons: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Diseases > Pertussis cases: Number of reported pertussis cases. Pertussis is commonly called whooping cough.
Diseases > Total tetanus cases: Number of all reported tetanus cases.
Diseases > Cholera cases per million people: Total number of cholera cases reported in the country. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Probability of dying before 5 > Females: Probability of females dying before reaching the age of 5. (2003)
Per capita government expenditure on health in international dollars: Per capita government expenditure on health in international dollars, 2002
Transplants > Kidney per million: The number of kidney transplants in the nation in 2002. (If the surveyed year is different, it is given in brackets). Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
Spending > Private: Private expenditure on health as a percentage of GDP 1998.
% 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
Diseases > Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women > %: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%). Prevalence of anemia, pregnant women, is the percentage of pregnant women whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter at sea level.
Cause of death, by 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.
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.
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Total: Health - % of population using improved drinking water sources 2000 - Total
Total expenditure on health as % of GDP: Total expenditure on health as % of GDP, 2002
% immunized 1-year-old children > Measles: Health - % immunized 2002 1-year-old children - Measles
Tuberculosis cases detected under DOTS: DOTS detection rate is the percentage of estimated new infectious tuberculosis cases detected under the directly observed treatment, short course case detection and treatment strategy.
% immunized 1-year-old children > Polio3: Health - % immunized 2002 1-year-old children - Polio3
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.
Tuberculosis treatment success rate > % of registered cases: Tuberculosis treatment success rate is the percentage of new, registered smear-positive (infectious) cases that were cured or in which a full course of treatment was completed.
Improved sanitation facilities > % of population with access: Access to improved sanitation facilities refers to the percentage of the population with at least adequate access to excreta disposal facilities that can effectively prevent human, animal, and insect contact with excreta. Improved facilities range from simple but protected pit latrines to flush toilets with a sewerage connection. To be effective, facilities must be correctly constructed and properly maintained.
Health expenditure, public > % of total health expenditure: Health expenditure, public (% of total health expenditure). Public health expenditure consists of recurrent and capital spending from government (central and local) budgets, external borrowings and grants (including donations from international agencies and nongovernmental organizations), and social (or compulsory) health insurance funds. Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditure. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation.
Diseases > Overweight > Ratio of male to female BMI: Compares the ratio of male to female BMI by countries, according to data gathered by researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The BMI (Body Mass Index) measures how appropiate is the weight of an individual compared to their height. The calculation is made measuring your weight in kilograms and dividing it twice by your height measured in metres. A high BMI (25 or more) is usually associated with a risk of suffering diverse health problems.
Births attended by skilled health staff > % of total: Births attended by skilled health staff are the percentage of deliveries attended by personnel trained to give the necessary supervision, care, and advice to women during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period; to conduct deliveries on their own; and to care for newborns.
Births and maternity > Rural births of boys per thousand people: Live births by sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Births and maternity > Urban births of girls per thousand people: Live births by sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Expenditure > Public > % of GDP: Public health expenditure consists of recurrent and capital spending from government (central and local) budgets, external borrowings and grants (including donations from international agencies and nongovernmental organizations), and social (or compulsory) health insurance funds.
Births and maternity > Urban births of boys per thousand people: Live births by sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Births and maternity > Urban births of boys: Live births by sex and urban/rural residence.
Births and maternity > Rural births of boys: Live births by sex and urban/rural residence.
Births and maternity > Urban births of girls: Live births by sex and urban/rural residence.
Births and maternity > Rural births of girls: Live births by sex and urban/rural residence.
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.
Births and maternity > Percent of births registered: Civil registration coverage of births (%).
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve physical health: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
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.
Births and maternity > All births of boys per thousand people: Live births by sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Diseases > Rubella cases: Number of reported rubella cases. Rubella is commonly called the German Measles.
Life expectancy > 95% range: 95% range.
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Urban: Health - % of population using adequate sanitation facilities 2000 - Urban
Immunisation > Immunization, DPT > % of children ages 12-23 months: Immunization, DPT (% of children ages 12-23 months). Child immunization measures the percentage of children ages 12-23 months who received vaccinations before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized against diphtheria, pertussis (or whooping cough), and tetanus (DPT) after receiving three doses of vaccine.
Immunisation > Immunization, measles > % of children ages 12-23 months: Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months). Child immunization measures the percentage of children ages 12-23 months who received vaccinations before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized against measles after receiving one dose of vaccine.
Expenditure > Private > % of GDP: Private health expenditure includes direct household (out-of-pocket) spending, private insurance, charitable donations, and direct service payments by private corporations.
Prepaid plans as % of private expenditure on health: Prepaid plans as % of private expenditure on health, 2002
HIVAIDS > Adult prevalence rate 15-49 years,: Health - HIV/AIDS - Adult prevalence rate (15-49 years), end-2001
Immunization > Measles > % of children ages 12-23 months: Child immunization measures the percentage of children ages 12-23 months who received vaccinations before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized against measles after receiving one dose of vaccine.
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.
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
Out-of-pocket expenditure as % of private health expenditure: Out-of-pocket expenditure on health as % of private expenditure on health, 2002
Pregnant women receiving prenatal care > %: Pregnant women receiving prenatal care (%). Pregnant women receiving prenatal care are the percentage of women attended at least once during pregnancy by skilled health personnel for reasons related to pregnancy.
Diseases > Female adults with HIV > % of population ages 15+ with HIV: Female adults with HIV (% of population ages 15+ with HIV). Prevalence of HIV is the percentage of people who are infected with HIV. Female rate is as a percentage of the total population ages 15+ who are living with HIV.
Diseases > Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases > % of total: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total). Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Non-communicable diseases include cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, skin diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital anomalies.
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.
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
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Total: Health - % of population using adequate sanitation facilities 2000 - Total
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To save the woman's life: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Diseases > Diabetes > Prevalence > % of population ages 20 to 79: Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79). Diabetes prevalence refers to the percentage of people ages 20-79 who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Births and maternity > All births of girls per thousand people: Live births by sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Health expenditure, total > % of GDP: Health expenditure, total (% of GDP). Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditure. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation.
Diseases > Pertussis cases per million people: Number of reported pertussis cases. Pertussis is commonly called whooping cough. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Births and maternity > All births of girls: Live births by sex and urban/rural residence.
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Males: Life expectancy at birth (years) 2003 - Males
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.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Foetal impairment: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
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.
External resources for health as % of total expenditure on health: External resources for health as % of total expenditure on health, 2002
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.

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Birth rate > Crude > Per 1,000 people	10.5 per 1,000 people Ranked 155th.	14.53 per 1,000 people Ranked 126th. 38% more than Canada
Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth	29.9 Ranked 5th. 5% more than Iran	28.4 Ranked 17th.
Births and maternity > Future births	510.41 Ranked 48th.	915.47 Ranked 29th. 79% more than Canada
Births and maternity > Total fertility rate	1.89% Ranked 72nd. 1% more than Iran	1.88% Ranked 79th.
Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people	3.7 per 1,000 people Ranked 29th. 2 times more than Iran	1.6 per 1,000 people Ranked 55th.
Human height > Average female height	1.623 m (5 ft 4 in)	1.572 m (5 ft 2 in)
Human height > Average male height	1.751 m (5 ft 9 in)	1.703 m (5 ft 7 in)
Life expectancy > Men	79 years Ranked 15th. 10% more than Iran	72 years Ranked 52nd.
Life expectancy at birth > Total population	81.38 years Ranked 12th. 16% more than Iran	70.06 years Ranked 142nd.
Life expectancy at birth, female > Years	83.3 Ranked 21st. 10% more than Iran	75.43 Ranked 104th.
Life expectancy at birth, male > Years	78.94 Ranked 17th. 10% more than Iran	71.56 Ranked 79th.
Life expectancy at birth, total > Years	81.07 Ranked 17th. 10% more than Iran	73.45 Ranked 97th.
Physicians > Per 1,000 people	2.1 per 1,000 people Ranked 37th. 5 times more than Iran	0.45 per 1,000 people Ranked 24th.
Quality of health care system > Cost	80.99 Ranked 4th. 77% more than Iran	45.83 Ranked 4th.
Quality of health care system > Health care system index	71.98 Ranked 16th. 48% more than Iran	48.6 Ranked 5th.
Probability of reaching 65 > Male	82.3% Ranked 9th. 19% more than Iran	68.9% Ranked 62nd.
Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population)	135 Ranked 81st. 27% more than Iran	106 Ranked 146th.
Infant mortality rate > Total	4.92 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 178th.	42.26 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 58th. 9 times more than Canada
Deaths > Percent deaths registered	90-100	50-74
Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman	1.51 births per woman Ranked 146th.	2.07 births per woman Ranked 113th. 37% more than Canada
Infant mortality rate	4.82 Ranked 161st.	42.86 Ranked 57th. 9 times more than Canada
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita	1.77 per 1,000 people Ranked 61st. 4 times more than Iran	0.48 per 1,000 people Ranked 106th.
Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate	4.7 Ranked 158th.	15.1 Ranked 101st. 3 times more than Canada
Life expectancy > Women	83 years Ranked 28th. 11% more than Iran	75 years Ranked 67th.
Human height > Stature ratio (male to female ratio)	1.08 Ranked 1st. The same as Iran	1.08 Ranked 3rd.
Quality of health care system > Skill and competence of medical staff	74.77 Ranked 15th. 36% more than Iran	54.84 Ranked 3rd.
HIV AIDS > Adult prevalence rate	0.3% Ranked 88th. 50% more than Iran	0.2% Ranked 92nd.
Quality of health care system > Short waiting times	41.78 Ranked 35th. 17% more than Iran	35.83 Ranked 6th.
Diseases > Overweight > Average Body Mass Index (BMI)	25.7 Ranked 39th. 6% more than Iran	24.28 Ranked 86th.
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS	68,000 Ranked 49th.	92,000 Ranked 43th. 35% more than Canada
Adolescent fertility rate > Births per 1,000 women ages 15-19	13.23 births Ranked 153th.	19.14 births Ranked 135th. 45% more than Canada
Probability of reaching 65 > Female	89.3% Ranked 18th. 20% more than Iran	74.3% Ranked 91st.
Quality of health care system > Modern equipment	90.1 Ranked 20th. 33% more than Iran	67.86 Ranked 3rd.
Deaths > Deaths of infants	1,911 Ranked 20th.	39,183 Ranked 5th. 21 times more than Canada
Expenditure per capita > Current US$	3,037.6$ Ranked 17th. 19 times more than Iran	157.8$ Ranked 91st.
Health expenditure per capita > Current US$	$5,629.73 Ranked 9th. 16 times more than Iran	$346.31 Ranked 90th.
Births and maternity > Teenage birth rate	14.1 Ranked 62nd.	31.3 Ranked 53th. 2 times more than Canada
Quality of health care system > Accuracy and completeness in filling out reports	72.94 Ranked 14th. 54% more than Iran	47.5 Ranked 5th.
Diseases > Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	4.6 Ranked 191st.	21 Ranked 139th. 5 times more than Canada
Births and maternity > Crude birth rate	11.3 Ranked 30th.	18 Ranked 12th. 59% more than Canada
Births and maternity > Maternal death rate	12 per 100,000 live births Ranked 146th.	21 per 100,000 live births Ranked 130th. 75% more than Canada
Services, etc., value added > Current LCU per capita	29,923.05 Ranked 79th.	16.55 million Ranked 1st. 553 times more than Canada
Quality of health care system > Speed in delivering examinations and reports	58.86 Ranked 27th. 12% more than Iran	52.59 Ranked 4th.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > AIDS deaths	500 Ranked 79th.	8,300 Ranked 3rd. 17 times more than Canada
HIV AIDS > Deaths	1,500 Ranked 61st.	6,400 Ranked 33th. 4 times more than Canada
Quality of health care system > Friendliness and courtesy of staff	70.99 Ranked 18th. 87% more than Iran	37.93 Ranked 6th.
Births and maternity > Number of births	380,863 Ranked 13th.	1.3 million Ranked 4th. 3 times more than Canada
Life expectancy at birth > Total > Years	80.18 years Ranked 11th. 13% more than Iran	71.13 years Ranked 90th.
HIV AIDS > Deaths > Per capita	0.047 per 1,000 people Ranked 66th. 4 times more than Iran	0.012 per 1,000 people Ranked 70th.
Nurses and midwives > Per 1,000 people	10.05 Ranked 8th. 7 times more than Iran	1.41 Ranked 90th.
Quality of health care system > Convenient location	76.4 Ranked 24th. 55% more than Iran	49.19 Ranked 6th.
Access to sanitation	100% Ranked 21st. 1% more than Iran	99% Ranked 23th.
Services, etc., value added > Current LCU	996.97 billion Ranked 63th.	1,188.52 trillion Ranked 2nd. 1192 times more than Canada
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS per 1000	2.02 Ranked 81st. 61% more than Iran	1.25 Ranked 92nd.
Life expectancy at birth > Female	84.1 years Ranked 13th. 17% more than Iran	71.61 years Ranked 149th.
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Weeks of leave given	73 Ranked 21st. 4 times more than Iran	18 Ranked 133th.
Births and maternity > Antenatal care > Mothers getting 1+ visit during pregnancy	100% Ranked 6th. 2% more than Iran	98.3% Ranked 14th.
Per capita total expenditure on health in international dollars	2,931 Ranked 7th. 7 times more than Iran	432 Ranked 69th.
Spending > Per person	1,939 Ranked 14th. 15 times more than Iran	128 Ranked 63th.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > AIDS deaths per million people	14.5 Ranked 100th.	110.04 Ranked 58th. 8 times more than Canada
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Both sexes	0.3% Ranked 99th. 50% more than Iran	0.2% Ranked 103th.
Diseases > Measles > Children immunised against measles	98% Ranked 53th.	99% Ranked 10th. 1% more than Canada
Life expectancy at birth > Male	78.81 years Ranked 12th. 15% more than Iran	68.58 years Ranked 135th.
Life expectancy at birth > Female > Years	82.68 years Ranked 10th. 14% more than Iran	72.76 years Ranked 102nd.
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population	72 Ranked 13th. 25% more than Iran	57.6 Ranked 116th.
Life expectancy > 95 percent range	(82.50-83.00)	(75.30-80.20)
Diseases > Cardiovascular death rate (per 100,000 population)	131 Ranked 184th.	437 Ranked 37th. 3 times more than Canada
Diseases > Obesity > Female obesity rate	14% Ranked 6th. The same as Iran	14% Ranked 3rd.
Births and maternity > All births of boys	193,587 Ranked 16th.	708,395 Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than Canada
Diseases > Overweight > Female Body Mass Index (BMI)	24.36 Ranked 59th. 4% more than Iran	23.35 Ranked 77th.
Life expectancy at birth > Male > Years	77.8 years Ranked 9th. 12% more than Iran	69.57 years Ranked 77th.
Tuberculosis cases > Per 100,000	3 Ranked 162nd.	32 Ranked 96th. 11 times more than Canada
Deaths > Deaths from injuries (per 100,000 population)	33 Ranked 165th.	95 Ranked 62nd. 3 times more than Canada
HIV AIDS > Deaths per 1000	0.0474 Ranked 64th.	0.087 Ranked 56th. 84% more than Canada
Drug access	95% Ranked 53th. 19% more than Iran	80% Ranked 62nd.
Infant mortality > Female babies	4.7 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 175th.	36.6 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 71st. 8 times more than Canada
Deaths > Noncommunicable disease mortality rate	374 Ranked 177th.	687 Ranked 95th. 84% more than Canada
Deaths > Deaths of infants per million people	57.36 Ranked 57th.	604.13 Ranked 8th. 11 times more than Canada
Diseases > Cholera cases	1 Ranked 49th.	19 Ranked 37th. 19 times more than Canada
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population	80 Ranked 14th. 16% more than Iran	69 Ranked 97th.
Diseases > Overweight > Male Body Mass Index (BMI)	27.04 Ranked 25th. 7% more than Iran	25.21 Ranked 90th.
Births and maternity > Number of births per thousand people	11.29 Ranked 28th.	17.89 Ranked 12th. 58% more than Canada
Intestinal diseases death rate	0.3% Ranked 130th.	15.7% Ranked 59th. 52 times more than Canada
Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	4.72 per 100,000 people Ranked 191st.	23.48 per 100,000 people Ranked 142nd. 5 times more than Canada
Diseases > Obesity > Obesity rate (men)	23.2% Ranked 6th. 21% more than Iran	19.2% Ranked 6th.
Life expectancy > Inequality adjusted index	0.913 Ranked 19th. 30% more than Iran	0.703 Ranked 96th.
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Both sexes	55 Ranked 169th.	100 Ranked 119th. 82% more than Canada
Dependency ratio per 100	45 Ranked 153th.	56 Ranked 100th. 24% more than Canada
Medical staff > Dental staff (per 10,000 people)	12	2
Diseases > Tuberculosis cases	463 Ranked 112th.	4,701 Ranked 55th. 10 times more than Canada
Births and maternity > Births attended by skill personnel	100% Ranked 4th. 3% more than Iran	97.3% Ranked 35th.
Births and maternity > Caesarean birth rate	26% Ranked 26th.	40% Ranked 5th. 54% more than Canada
Contraception	75% Ranked 11th. 3% more than Iran	73% Ranked 12th.
Diseases > Neonatal tetanus cases	0.0 Ranked 174th.	3 Ranked 57th.
Infant mortality rate > Female	4.56 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 177th.	41.75 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 55th. 9 times more than Canada
Births and maternity > Antenatal care > Mothers getting 4+ visits during pregrancy	99% Ranked 1st. 5% more than Iran	94.3% Ranked 1st.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Aged over 15	59000	66000
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Rape or incest	Legal	Illegal
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Proportion of wages paid	55% Ranked 156th.	67% Ranked 144th. 22% more than Canada
Births and maternity > Rural births of girls per thousand people	5.35 Ranked 6th. 96% more than Iran	2.74 Ranked 13th.
Diseases > Measles cases	101 Ranked 51st.	133 Ranked 50th. 32% more than Canada
Life expectancy > Date of information	2006 est.	2006 est.
Transplants > Total	1,574 transplants Ranked 3rd. 7 times more than Iran	228 transplants Ranked 21st.
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Females	74 Ranked 12th. 25% more than Iran	59.1 Ranked 116th.
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Males	55 Ranked 169th.	100 Ranked 119th. 82% more than Canada
Diseases > Tuberculosis cases per million people	14.06 Ranked 165th.	65.47 Ranked 132nd. 5 times more than Canada
Diseases > Obesity > Obesity rate (women)	23.2% Ranked 6th. 21% more than Iran	19.2% Ranked 6th.
Diseases > Obesity > Male obesity rate	16% Ranked 5th. 3 times more than Iran	6% Ranked 3rd.
Transplants > Kidney	983 kidney transplants Ranked 5th. 4 times more than Iran	228 kidney transplants Ranked 20th.
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Males	70.1 Ranked 11th. 25% more than Iran	56.1 Ranked 115th.
Births and maternity > Future births per million people	10.76 Ranked 162nd.	18.21 Ranked 107th. 69% more than Canada
Spending > Public	6.6% (1999)	1.7%
Total fertility rate	1.5 Ranked 150th.	2.3 Ranked 108th. 53% more than Canada
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Provider	Federal and State. Employment Insurance	Social security
Infant mortality > Male babies	5.4 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 174th.	37.7 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 81st. 7 times more than Canada
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve mental health	Legal	Illegal
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Females	82 Ranked 21st. 14% more than Iran	72 Ranked 95th.
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Females	55 Ranked 169th.	100 Ranked 119th. 82% more than Canada
Transplants > Total per million	50.19 transplants Ranked 6th. 15 times more than Iran	3.37 transplants Ranked 40th.
Respiratory disease child death rate	0.62	36.84 (est)
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Women > Aged above 14	9600	11000
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > On request	Legal	Illegal
Diseases > Neonatal tetanus cases per million people	0.0 Ranked 170th.	0.0418 Ranked 63th.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Economic or social reasons	Legal	Illegal
Diseases > Pertussis cases	1,472 Ranked 16th. 6 times more than Iran	267 Ranked 36th.
Diseases > Total tetanus cases	5 Ranked 81st.	11 Ranked 59th. 2 times more than Canada
Diseases > Cholera cases per million people	0.0304 Ranked 46th.	0.265 Ranked 40th. 9 times more than Canada
Probability of dying before 5 > Females	5 per 1,000 people Ranked 182nd.	47 per 1,000 people Ranked 77th. 9 times more than Canada
Per capita government expenditure on health in international dollars	2,048 Ranked 11th. 10 times more than Iran	206 Ranked 84th.
Transplants > Kidney per million	31.34 kidney transplants Ranked 9th. 9 times more than Iran	3.37 kidney transplants Ranked 35th.
Spending > Private	2.7% Ranked 49th. 8% more than Iran	2.5% Ranked 56th.
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Rural	99 Ranked 30th. 19% more than Iran	83 Ranked 58th.
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Rural	99 Ranked 30th. 25% more than Iran	79 Ranked 61st.
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Urban	100 Ranked 42nd. 2% more than Iran	98 Ranked 58th.
Diseases > Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women > %	11.51% Ranked 125th.	21.4% Ranked 9th. 86% more than Canada
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions > % of total	5.26% Ranked 158th.	13.49% Ranked 110th. 3 times more than Canada
Prevalence of undernourishment > % of population	2.5% Ranked 171st.	4% Ranked 117th. 60% more than Canada
Improved water source > % of population with access	100% Ranked 40th. 6% more than Iran	94% Ranked 67th.
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Total	100 Ranked 30th. 9% more than Iran	92 Ranked 53th.
Total expenditure on health as % of GDP	9.6% Ranked 17th. 60% more than Iran	6% Ranked 90th.
% immunized 1-year-old children > Measles	96 Ranked 52nd.	99 Ranked 4th. 3% more than Canada
Tuberculosis cases detected under DOTS	63.79% Ranked 86th.	63.88% Ranked 85th. About the same as Canada
% immunized 1-year-old children > Polio3	89 Ranked 106th.	99 Ranked 3rd. 11% more than Canada
Improved sanitation facilities > Urban > % of urban population with access	100% Ranked 35th. 16% more than Iran	86% Ranked 76th.
Tuberculosis treatment success rate > % of registered cases	61.64% Ranked 152nd.	83.59% Ranked 64th. 36% more than Canada
Improved sanitation facilities > % of population with access	100% Ranked 27th. 20% more than Iran	83% Ranked 49th.
Health expenditure, public > % of total health expenditure	70.41% Ranked 62nd. 77% more than Iran	39.73% Ranked 154th.
Diseases > Overweight > Ratio of male to female BMI	1.11 Ranked 49th. 3% more than Iran	1.08 Ranked 64th.
Births attended by skilled health staff > % of total	98.3% Ranked 10th. 10% more than Iran	89.6% Ranked 32nd.
Births and maternity > Rural births of boys per thousand people	5.65 Ranked 6th. 98% more than Iran	2.85 Ranked 14th.
Births and maternity > Urban births of girls per thousand people	4.99 Ranked 6th.	6.19 Ranked 6th. 24% more than Canada
Expenditure > Public > % of GDP	6.84% Ranked 22nd. 2 times more than Iran	3.15% Ranked 98th.
Births and maternity > Urban births of boys per thousand people	5.28 Ranked 6th.	6.56 Ranked 7th. 24% more than Canada
Births and maternity > Urban births of boys	103,914 Ranked 4th.	482,577 Ranked 3rd. 5 times more than Canada
Births and maternity > Rural births of boys	111,198 Ranked 4th.	209,688 Ranked 3rd. 89% more than Canada
Births and maternity > Urban births of girls	98,132 Ranked 4th.	455,062 Ranked 3rd. 5 times more than Canada
Births and maternity > Rural births of girls	105,351 Ranked 4th.	201,219 Ranked 3rd. 91% more than Canada
Diseases > Rubella cases per million people	0.0304 Ranked 105th.	0.279 Ranked 94th. 9 times more than Canada
Births and maternity > Percent of births registered	>90	>90
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve physical health	Legal	Illegal
Smoking prevalence > Males > % of adults	22% Ranked 5th. The same as Iran	22% Ranked 27th.
Births and maternity > All births of boys per thousand people	5.61 Ranked 50th.	9.39 Ranked 14th. 67% more than Canada
Diseases > Rubella cases	1 Ranked 105th.	20 Ranked 59th. 20 times more than Canada
Life expectancy > 95% range	(82.50-83.00)	(75.30-80.20)
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Urban	100 Ranked 36th. 16% more than Iran	86 Ranked 92nd.
Immunisation > Immunization, DPT > % of children ages 12-23 months	95% Ranked 93th.	99% Ranked 6th. 4% more than Canada
Immunisation > Immunization, measles > % of children ages 12-23 months	98% Ranked 45th. The same as Iran	98% Ranked 32nd.
Expenditure > Private > % of GDP	2.96% Ranked 57th.	3.45% Ranked 37th. 17% more than Canada
Prepaid plans as % of private expenditure on health	42.1% Ranked 11th. 15 times more than Iran	2.9% Ranked 75th.
HIVAIDS > Adult prevalence rate 15-49 years,	0.3 Ranked 79th. 3 times more than Iran	0.1 Ranked 104th.
Immunization > Measles > % of children ages 12-23 months	94% Ranked 80th. The same as Iran	94% Ranked 71st.
Out-of-pocket health expenditure > % of total expenditure on health	14.38% Ranked 153th.	58.46% Ranked 18th. 4 times more than Canada
Female adults with HIV > % of population ages 15+ with HIV	16.27% Ranked 109th.	16.67% Ranked 107th. 2% more than Canada
Health expenditure, private > % of GDP	3.31% Ranked 51st.	3.59% Ranked 45th. 8% more than Canada
Diseases > Total tetanus cases per million people	0.152 Ranked 107th.	0.153 Ranked 105th. 1% more than Canada
% immunized 1-year-old children > DPT3	97 Ranked 50th.	99 Ranked 4th. 2% more than Canada
Out-of-pocket expenditure as % of private health expenditure	50.3% Ranked 166th.	96.4% Ranked 72nd. 92% more than Canada
Pregnant women receiving prenatal care > %	100% Ranked 6th. 2% more than Iran	98.3% Ranked 13th.
Diseases > Female adults with HIV > % of population ages 15+ with HIV	19.7% Ranked 138th.	26.9% Ranked 117th. 37% more than Canada
Diseases > Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases > % of total	88.89% Ranked 34th. 23% more than Iran	72.17% Ranked 98th.
Diseases > Prevalence of anemia among children > % of children under 5	7.61% Ranked 116th.	35.04% Ranked 47th. 5 times more than Canada
Drinking water availability %	100% Ranked 27th. 9% more than Iran	92% Ranked 50th.
Private expenditure on health as % of total expenditure on health	30.1% Ranked 117th.	52.2% Ranked 64th. 73% more than Canada
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Total	100 Ranked 27th. 20% more than Iran	83 Ranked 72nd.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To save the woman's life	Legal	Legal
Diseases > Diabetes > Prevalence > % of population ages 20 to 79	8.13% Ranked 76th.	10.59% Ranked 42nd. 30% more than Canada
Births and maternity > All births of girls per thousand people	5.34 Ranked 48th.	8.93 Ranked 14th. 67% more than Canada
Health expenditure, total > % of GDP	11.18% Ranked 11th. 88% more than Iran	5.95% Ranked 110th.
Diseases > Pertussis cases per million people	44.7 Ranked 27th. 12 times more than Iran	3.72 Ranked 72nd.
Births and maternity > All births of girls	184,049 Ranked 16th.	673,834 Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than Canada
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Males	78 Ranked 12th. 16% more than Iran	67 Ranked 89th.
Smoking prevalence > Females > % of adults	17% Ranked 5th. 8 times more than Iran	2.1% Ranked 29th.
Expenditure > Total > % of GDP	9.8% Ranked 17th. 48% more than Iran	6.6% Ranked 74th.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Foetal impairment	Legal	Illegal
Out-of-pocket health expenditure > % of private expenditure on health	49.4% Ranked 162nd.	94.8% Ranked 61st. 92% more than Canada
External resources for health as % of total expenditure on health	0.0 Ranked 179th.	0.3% Ranked 120th.
Improved sanitation facilities > Rural > % of rural population with access	99% Ranked 27th. 27% more than Iran	78% Ranked 45th.

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