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Birth rate > Crude > Per 1,000 people: Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the population growth rate in the absence of migration.
Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth: Average age of mother at first childbirth.
Births and maternity > Future births: Mid-range estimate for country's population increase due to births from five years prior to the given year. For example, from 2095 to 2100, India's population is expected to rise by 16,181 people due to births. Estimates are from the UN Population Division.
Births and maternity > Total fertility rate: Total fertility rate.
Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population): The number of people that will die from cancer out of 100,000 people the same age. The number is not an accurate telling of the country's cancer rate, but rather how fatal cancer is in each country.
Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people: Hospital beds include inpatient beds available in public, private, general, and specialized hospitals and rehabilitation centers. In most cases beds for both acute and chronic care are included.
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).
Probability of reaching 65 > Male: Probability at birth of reaching the age of 65.
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.
HIV AIDS > Adult prevalence rate: An estimate of the percentage of adults (aged 15-49) living with HIV/AIDS. The adult prevalence rate is calculated by dividing the estimated number of adults living with HIV/AIDS at yearend by the total adult population at yearend.
Health services > Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people: Hospital beds include inpatient beds available in public, private, general, and specialized hospitals and rehabilitation centers. In most cases beds for both acute and chronic care are included."
Diseases > Overweight > Average Body Mass Index (BMI): Countries compared by average BMI (combining male and female population), according to data gathered by researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The BMI (Body Mass Index) measures how appropiate is the weight of an individual compared to their height. The calculation is made measuring your weight in kilograms and dividing it twice by your height measured in metres. A high BMI (25 or more) is usually associated with a risk of suffering diverse health problems.
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS: An estimate of all people (adults and children) alive at yearend with HIV infection, whether or not they have developed symptoms of AIDS.
Adolescent fertility rate > Births per 1,000 women ages 15-19: Adolescent fertility rate is the number of births per 1,000 women ages 15-19.
Probability of reaching 65 > Female: Probability at birth of reaching the age of 65.
Expenditure per capita > Current US$: Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditures as a ratio of total population. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Hunger and malnutrition > Undernourished population > Percentage: Percentage of population that subsists on less than the required nutritional amounts per day.
Health expenditure per capita > Current US$: 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.
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.
Maternal mortality: Maternal mortality reported per 100,000 births 1985-1999. The maternal mortality data are those reported by national authorities. UNICEF and the World Health Organization periodically evaluate these data and make adjustments to account for the well-documented problems of under-reporting and misclassification of maternal deaths and to develop estimates for countries with no data (for details on the most recent estimates see Hill, AbouZahr and Wardlaw 2001). Data refer to the most recent year available during the period specified.
Health services > Physicians > Per 1,000 people: Physicians include generalist and specialist medical practitioners.
Services, etc., value added > Current LCU per capita: Services, etc., value added (current LCU). Services correspond to ISIC divisions 50-99. They include value added in wholesale and retail trade (including hotels and restaurants), transport, and government, financial, professional, and personal services such as education, health care, and real estate services. Also included are imputed bank service charges, import duties, and any statistical discrepancies noted by national compilers as well as discrepancies arising from rescaling. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The industrial origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are in current local currency. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Death rates > Children under 5: Under-five mortality rate is the probability per 1,000 that a newborn baby will die before reaching age five, if subject to current age-specific mortality rates."
Death rates > Women: Adult mortality rate is the probability of dying between the ages of 15 and 60--that is, the probability of a 15-year-old dying before reaching age 60, if subject to current age-specific mortality rates between those ages."
Death rates > Men: Adult mortality rate is the probability of dying between the ages of 15 and 60--that is, the probability of a 15-year-old dying before reaching age 60, if subject to current age-specific mortality rates between those ages."
Diseases > HIV AIDS > AIDS deaths: AIDS deaths.
HIV AIDS > Deaths: An estimate of the number of adults and children who died of AIDS during a given calendar year.
Births and maternity > Abortion > Legal abortions total: Legally induced abortions by urban/rural residence of woman.
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."
Tobacco > Total adult smokers: Total adults smoking
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.
Access to sanitation: The percentage of the total population with access to sanitation facilities
Services, etc., value added > Current LCU: Services, etc., value added (current LCU). Services correspond to ISIC divisions 50-99. They include value added in wholesale and retail trade (including hotels and restaurants), transport, and government, financial, professional, and personal services such as education, health care, and real estate services. Also included are imputed bank service charges, import duties, and any statistical discrepancies noted by national compilers as well as discrepancies arising from rescaling. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The industrial origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are in current local currency.
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS per 1000: An estimate of all people (adults and children) alive at yearend with HIV infection, whether or not they have developed symptoms of AIDS. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Death rates > Infants: Infant mortality rate is the number of infants dying before reaching one year of age, per 1,000 live births in a given year."
Life expectancy at birth > Female: The average number of years to be lived by a females in this nation born in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. Life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages. It can also be thought of as indicating the potential return on investment in human capital and is necessary for the calculation of various actuarial measures.
Life expectancy > Female: Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Weeks of leave given: Maternity leave benefits.
Births and maternity > Antenatal care > Mothers getting 1+ visit during pregnancy: Percentage of pregnant women who received at least one visit by a doctor or other highly specialized care provider.
Per capita total expenditure on health in international dollars: Per capita total expenditure on health in international dollars, 2002
Births and maternity > Abortion > Legal abortions total per thousand people: Legally induced abortions by urban/rural residence of woman. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
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.
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.
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.
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 $: Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditures as a ratio of total population. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation. Data are in international dollars converted using 2005 purchasing power parity (PPP) rates."
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population: Life expectancy at birth (years) 2003 - Total population
Diseases > Overweight > Male Body Mass Index (BMI): Countries compared by average male BMI, according to data gathered by researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The BMI (Body Mass Index) measures how appropiate is the weight of an individual compared to their height. The calculation is made measuring your weight in kilograms and dividing it twice by your height measured in metres. A high BMI (25 or more) is usually associated with a risk of suffering diverse health problems.
Tobacco > Total adult smokers per million: Total adults smoking. Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
Births and maternity > Number of births per thousand people: Total number of live births. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Intestinal diseases death rate: Death rate from intestinal infectious diseases
Units: Deaths/100,000 Population
Units: The final number is based on an aggregation of deaths recorded for WHO code B01 for all age groups by sex. These were then combined with UN Population Division population data for the country in that particular year. The death rates were standardized utilizing the age structure for the population of Canada. See page 22 of the2001 ESI report for more details on the methodology.
Sanitation > Investment in water and sanitation with private participation > Current US$ 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.
Diseases > Leprosy cases: Number of reported Leprosy cases.
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.
Hunger and malnutrition > Underweight boys under 5: Prevalence of underweight children.
Tobacco > Male smoking rate: Male [%].
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Aged over 15: Population with HIV/AIDS (estimate).
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Rape or incest: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
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.
Tobacco > Female smoking rate: Female [%].
Reproductive health > Maternal mortality ratio > Modeled estimate > Per 100,000 live births: Maternal mortality ratio is the number of women who die during pregnancy and childbirth, per 100,000 live births. The data are estimated with a regression model using information on fertility, birth attendants, and HIV prevalence."
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Females: Healthy life expectancy at birth (years) 2002 - Females
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Males: Adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years per 1000 population).
Diseases > Tuberculosis cases per million people: Number of reported tuberbculosis cases. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Diseases > Obesity > Obesity rate (women): Percentage of females aged over 15 years who are obese. The World Health Organization defines obesity as a body mass index over 30. The average BMI is 18.5 to 24.9.
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Males: Healthy life expectancy at birth (years) 2002 - Males
Reproductive health > Lifetime risk of maternal death > 1 in > Rate varies by country: Life time risk of maternal death is the probability that a 15-year-old female will die eventually from a maternal cause assuming that current levels of fertility and mortality (including maternal mortality) do not change in the future, taking into account competing causes of death. "
Births and maternity > Future births per million people: Mid-range estimate for country's population increase due to births from five years prior to the given year. For example, from 2095 to 2100, India's population is expected to rise by 16,181 people due to births. Estimates are from the UN Population Division. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Disease prevention > Tuberculosis case detection rate > All forms: Tuberculosis case detection rate (all forms) is the percentage of newly notified tuberculosis cases (including relapses) to estimated incident cases (case detection, all forms)."
Total fertility rate: Total fertility rate, 2003
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Provider: The method/s in which women receive an income during their maternity leave. Some countries put the responsibility solely on the employer, while others either include maternity leaves into their social welfare programs or use a combination of the two. Some countries do not have laws regarding maternity leave such as the United States and Papua New Guinea.
Infant mortality > Male babies: Infant mortality rate for males under 1 year.
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.
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).
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 > Pertussis cases: Number of reported pertussis cases. Pertussis is commonly called whooping cough.
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.
Diseases > Leprosy cases per million people: Number of reported Leprosy cases. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Diseases > Mumps cases per million people: Number of reported mumps cases. 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.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > On request: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Probability of dying before 5 > Females: Probability of females dying before reaching the age of 5. (2003)
Per capita government expenditure on health in international dollars: Per capita government expenditure on health in international dollars, 2002
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 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.
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.
Tuberculosis treatment success rate > % of registered cases: Tuberculosis treatment success rate is the percentage of new, registered smear-positive (infectious) cases that were cured or in which a full course of treatment was completed.
Pregnant women receiving prenatal care: Pregnant women receiving prenatal care are the percentage of women attended at least once during pregnancy by skilled health personnel for reasons related to pregnancy.
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.
% immunized 1-year-old children > HepB3: Health - % immunized 2002 1-year-old children - HepB3
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."
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."
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."
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.
Diseases > 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.
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.
Nutrition > Consumption of iodized salt > % of households: Consumption of iodized salt refers to the percentage of households that use edible salt fortified with iodine.
% immunized 1-year-old children > DPT3: Health - % immunized 2002 1-year-old children - DPT3
Diseases > Total tetanus cases per million people: Number of all reported tetanus cases. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
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."
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."
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.
Prepaid plans as % of private expenditure on health: Prepaid plans as % of private expenditure on health, 2002
% immunized 1-year-old children > TB: Health - % immunized 2002 1-year-old children - TB
% of routine EPI vaccines financed by government > Total: Health - % of routine EPI vaccines financed by government 2002 - Total
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Urban: Health - % of population using adequate sanitation facilities 2000 - Urban
Nutrition > % of households consuming iodized salt: Health - Nutrition - % of households consuming iodized salt (1997-2002)
Nutrition > % of under-fives suffering from stunting moderate & severe: Health - Nutrition - % of under-fives (1995-2002) suffering from: stunting moderate & severe
Diseases > Rubella cases: Number of reported rubella cases. Rubella is commonly called the German Measles.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve physical health: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Hunger and malnutrition > Underweight girls under 5: Prevalence of underweight children.
Diseases > Rubella cases per million people: Number of reported rubella cases. Rubella is commonly called the German Measles. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Nutrition > % of children who are exclusively breastfed 6 months: Health - Nutrition - % of children (1995-2002) who are: exclusively breastfed (<6 months)
Diseases > Mumps cases: Number of reported mumps cases.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To save the woman's life: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Life expectancy > 95% range: 95% range.
Diseases > 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.
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.
HIVAIDS > Adult prevalence rate 15-49 years,: Health - HIV/AIDS - Adult prevalence rate (15-49 years), end-2001
Immunization > Measles > % of children ages 12-23 months: Child immunization measures the percentage of children ages 12-23 months who received vaccinations before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized against measles after receiving one dose of vaccine.
Tuberculosis case detection rate > %, all forms: Tuberculosis case detection rate (%, all forms). Tuberculosis case detection rate (all forms) is the percentage of newly notified tuberculosis cases (including relapses) to estimated incident cases (case detection, all forms).
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.
Disease prevention > Immunisation against tetanus > % of children ages 12-23 months: Child immunisation measures the percentage of children ages 12-23 months who received vaccinations before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized against diphtheria, pertussis (or whooping cough), and tetanus (DPT) after receiving three doses of vaccine."
Disease prevention > Immunisation > Measles > % of children ages 12-23 months: Child immunisation measures the percentage of children ages 12-23 months who received vaccinations before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized against measles after receiving one dose of vaccine.
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.
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > Rural > % of rural population with access: Access to improved sanitation facilities refers to the percentage of the population with at least adequate access to excreta disposal facilities that can effectively prevent human, animal, and insect contact with excreta. Improved facilities range from simple but protected pit latrines to flush toilets with a sewerage connection. To be effective, facilities must be correctly constructed and properly maintained."
Risk factors > Female adults with HIV > % of population ages 15+ with HIV: Prevalence of HIV is the percentage of people who are infected with HIV. Female rate is as a percentage of the total population with HIV.
Risk factors > Prevalence of HIV > Female > % ages 15-24: Prevalence of HIV is the percentage of people who are infected with HIV. Youth rates are as a percentage of the relevant age group.
Risk factors > Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people: Incidence of tuberculosis is the estimated number of new pulmonary, smear positive, and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis cases."
Risk factors > Prevalence of HIV > Total > % of population ages 15-49: Prevalence of HIV refers to the percentage of people ages 15-49 who are infected with HIV.
Public health spending > % of GDP: Public health expenditure consists of recurrent and capital spending from government (central and local) budgets, external borrowings and grants (including donations from international agencies and nongovernmental organisations), and social (or compulsory) health insurance funds."
Drinking water availability %: Coverage estimates shown are derived from information collected from two main sources: assessment questionnaires and household surveys. Assessment questionnaires were sent to all WHO country representatives, to be completed in liaison with local UNICEF st
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
% 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)
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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."
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."
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.
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."
Diseases > 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.
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.
Diseases > Measles cases per million people: Number of reported measles cases. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
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.
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."
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.

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Birth rate > Crude > Per 1,000 people	11.3 per 1,000 people Ranked 146th.	18.4 per 1,000 people Ranked 104th. 63% more than Cuba
Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth	26.1 Ranked 59th.	26.7 Ranked 20th. 2% more than Cuba
Births and maternity > Future births	46.22 Ranked 125th.	1,265.72 Ranked 25th. 27 times more than Cuba
Births and maternity > Total fertility rate	1.83% Ranked 149th.	1.84% Ranked 137th. About the same as Cuba
Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population)	131 Ranked 91st. 42% more than Mexico	92 Ranked 165th.
Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people	4.9 per 1,000 people Ranked 28th. 5 times more than Mexico	1 per 1,000 people Ranked 57th.
Human height > Average female height	1.560 1.560 m (5 ft 1 ⁄ 2 in)	1.600 m (5 ft 3 in)
Human height > Average male height	1.680 1.680 m (5 ft 6 in)	1.720 m (5 ft 7 ⁄ 2 in)
Life expectancy > Men	77 years Ranked 2nd. 3% more than Mexico	75 years Ranked 6th.
Life expectancy at birth > Total population	77.7 years Ranked 55th. 2% more than Mexico	76.47 years Ranked 71st.
Life expectancy at birth, female > Years	80.98 Ranked 45th. 2% more than Mexico	79.36 Ranked 54th.
Life expectancy at birth, male > Years	76.91 Ranked 37th. 3% more than Mexico	74.58 Ranked 49th.
Life expectancy at birth, total > Years	78.89 Ranked 39th. 3% more than Mexico	76.91 Ranked 49th.
Physicians > Per 1,000 people	5.91 per 1,000 people Ranked 1st. 4 times more than Mexico	1.5 per 1,000 people Ranked 41st.
Probability of reaching 65 > Male	78.1% Ranked 28th. 12% more than Mexico	69.9% Ranked 57th.
Infant mortality rate > Total	4.9 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 179th.	17.29 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 102nd. 4 times more than Cuba
Deaths > Percent deaths registered	90-100	90-100
Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman	1.5 births per woman Ranked 147th.	2.11 births per woman Ranked 112th. 41% more than Cuba
Infant mortality rate	6.45 Ranked 147th.	21.69 Ranked 91st. 3 times more than Cuba
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita	0.294 per 1,000 people Ranked 85th.	1.58 per 1,000 people Ranked 64th. 5 times more than Cuba
Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate	4.3 Ranked 161st.	13.9 Ranked 111th. 3 times more than Cuba
Life expectancy > Women	81 years Ranked 6th. 1% more than Mexico	80 years Ranked 8th.
Human height > Stature ratio (male to female ratio)	1.08 Ranked 1st. The same as Mexico	1.08 Ranked 2nd.
HIV AIDS > Adult prevalence rate	0.1% Ranked 115th.	0.3% Ranked 84th. 3 times more than Cuba
Health services > Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people	6 Ranked 2nd. 4 times more than Mexico	1.7 Ranked 58th.
Diseases > Overweight > Average Body Mass Index (BMI)	25.64 Ranked 40th.	26.54 Ranked 17th. 4% more than Cuba
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS	7,100 Ranked 108th.	220,000 Ranked 25th. 31 times more than Cuba
Adolescent fertility rate > Births per 1,000 women ages 15-19	50.06 births Ranked 82nd.	65.82 births Ranked 58th. 31% more than Cuba
Probability of reaching 65 > Female	84.1% Ranked 42nd. 4% more than Mexico	80.8% Ranked 58th.
Expenditure per capita > Current US$	229.8$ Ranked 72nd.	424.3$ Ranked 50th. 85% more than Cuba
Hunger and malnutrition > Undernourished population > Percentage	0.0 Ranked 107th.	0.0 Ranked 114th.
Health expenditure per capita > Current US$	$606.08 Ranked 66th.	$619.62 Ranked 65th. 2% more than Cuba
Births and maternity > Teenage birth rate	51 Ranked 21st.	87.4 Ranked 6th. 71% more than Cuba
Diseases > Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	9.3 Ranked 167th.	23 Ranked 134th. 2 times more than Cuba
Births and maternity > Crude birth rate	11.4 Ranked 37th.	21 Ranked 10th. 84% more than Cuba
Births and maternity > Maternal death rate	73 per 100,000 live births Ranked 81st. 46% more than Mexico	50 per 100,000 live births Ranked 103th.
Maternal mortality	33 per 100,000 Ranked 95th.	55 per 100,000 Ranked 80th. 67% more than Cuba
Health services > Physicians > Per 1,000 people	6.4 Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Mexico	2.89 Ranked 10th.
Services, etc., value added > Current LCU per capita	3,741.93 Ranked 116th.	75,401.69 Ranked 38th. 20 times more than Cuba
Death rates > Children under 5	5.8 Ranked 151st.	16.8 Ranked 105th. 3 times more than Cuba
Death rates > Women	68.29 Ranked 125th.	76.85 Ranked 116th. 13% more than Cuba
Death rates > Men	109.12 Ranked 130th.	139.15 Ranked 115th. 28% more than Cuba
Diseases > HIV AIDS > AIDS deaths	200 Ranked 85th.	4,900 Ranked 12th. 25 times more than Cuba
HIV AIDS > Deaths	120 Ranked 97th.	5,000 Ranked 45th. 42 times more than Cuba
Births and maternity > Abortion > Legal abortions total	83,943 Ranked 8th. 81 times more than Mexico	1,041 Ranked 29th.
Nutrition > Depth of hunger > Kilocalories per person per day	60 Ranked 157th.	230 Ranked 52nd. 4 times more than Cuba
Tobacco > Total adult smokers	37.2% Ranked 24th. 7% more than Mexico	34.8% Ranked 35th.
Births and maternity > Number of births	127,746 Ranked 20th.	2.24 million Ranked 2nd. 18 times more than Cuba
Hunger and malnutrition > Children > Small children underweight	3.4% Ranked 52nd. The same as Mexico	3.4% Ranked 36th.
Probability of not reaching 40	4.4% Ranked 104th.	8.3% Ranked 78th. 89% more than Cuba
Life expectancy at birth > Total > Years	77.25 years Ranked 39th. 2% more than Mexico	75.37 years Ranked 46th.
HIV AIDS > Deaths > Per capita	0.011 per 1,000 people Ranked 93th.	0.049 per 1,000 people Ranked 64th. 4 times more than Cuba
Life expectancy > Male	76.72 Ranked 25th. 5% more than Mexico	72.74 Ranked 51st.
Nurses and midwives > Per 1,000 people	9.05 Ranked 16th. 2 times more than Mexico	3.98 Ranked 15th.
Access to sanitation	99% Ranked 24th.	100% Ranked 12th. 1% more than Cuba
Services, etc., value added > Current LCU	42.19 billion Ranked 90th.	9.11 trillion Ranked 20th. 216 times more than Cuba
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS per 1000	0.629 Ranked 113th.	1.89 Ranked 82nd. 3 times more than Cuba
Death rates > Infants	4.4 Ranked 153th.	14.7 Ranked 105th. 3 times more than Cuba
Life expectancy at birth > Female	80.08 years Ranked 63th. 1% more than Mexico	79.43 years Ranked 72nd.
Life expectancy > Female	80.83 Ranked 36th. 4% more than Mexico	77.51 Ranked 64th.
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Weeks of leave given	78 Ranked 12th. 50% more than Mexico	52 Ranked 96th.
Births and maternity > Antenatal care > Mothers getting 1+ visit during pregnancy	100% Ranked 1st. 4% more than Mexico	95.8% Ranked 11th.
Per capita total expenditure on health in international dollars	236 Ranked 102nd.	550 Ranked 59th. 2 times more than Cuba
Births and maternity > Abortion > Legal abortions total per thousand people	7.44 Ranked 2nd. 854 times more than Mexico	0.00872 Ranked 32nd.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > AIDS deaths per million people	17.74 Ranked 96th.	41.05 Ranked 77th. 2 times more than Cuba
Diseases > Measles > Children immunised against measles	99% Ranked 16th. 1% more than Mexico	98% Ranked 42nd.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Both sexes	0.2% Ranked 106th.	0.3% Ranked 91st. 50% more than Cuba
Life expectancy at birth > Male	75.46 years Ranked 49th. 2% more than Mexico	73.65 years Ranked 73th.
Sanitation > Investment in water and sanitation with private participation > Current US$	$600.00 million Ranked 4th. 3 times more than Mexico	$214.80 million Ranked 3rd.
Life expectancy at birth > Female > Years	79.2 years Ranked 44th. 2% more than Mexico	77.89 years Ranked 51st.
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population	68.3 Ranked 32nd. 4% more than Mexico	65.5 Ranked 44th.
Life expectancy > 95 percent range	(79.60-79.90)	(78.20-78.60)
Diseases > Cardiovascular death rate (per 100,000 population)	207 Ranked 148th. 19% more than Mexico	174 Ranked 166th.
Health services > Nurses and midwives > Per 1,000 people	8.64 Ranked 8th. 2 times more than Mexico	3.98 Ranked 13th.
Health spending per capita	584.96 Ranked 55th. 4% more than Mexico	564.13 Ranked 57th.
Reproductive health > Pregnant women receiving prenatal care	100% Ranked 2nd. 6% more than Mexico	94.2% Ranked 19th.
Diseases > Overweight > Female Body Mass Index (BMI)	24.49 Ranked 55th.	25.37 Ranked 28th. 4% more than Cuba
Life expectancy at birth > Male > Years	75.4 years Ranked 33th. 3% more than Mexico	72.98 years Ranked 44th.
Tuberculosis cases > Per 100,000	6 Ranked 140th.	19 Ranked 117th. 3 times more than Cuba
Deaths > Deaths from injuries (per 100,000 population)	50 Ranked 123th.	55 Ranked 113th. 10% more than Cuba
HIV AIDS > Deaths per 1000	0.0107 Ranked 92nd.	0.0463 Ranked 65th. 4 times more than Cuba
Survival rate > To age 65 > Men	82.69 Ranked 31st. 5% more than Mexico	78.46 Ranked 49th.
Drug access	95% Ranked 16th. 19% more than Mexico	80% Ranked 79th.
Infant mortality > Female babies	5.5 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 164th.	18 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 108th. 3 times more than Cuba
Deaths > Noncommunicable disease mortality rate	437 Ranked 161st.	501 Ranked 145th. 15% more than Cuba
Survival rate > To age 65 > Women	88.77 Ranked 43th. 3% more than Mexico	86.34 Ranked 58th.
Health services > Health expenditure per capita > PPP > Constant 2005 international $	$1,001.06 Ranked 48th. 22% more than Mexico	$823.10 Ranked 54th.
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population	77 Ranked 31st. 4% more than Mexico	74 Ranked 45th.
Diseases > Overweight > Male Body Mass Index (BMI)	26.78 Ranked 31st.	27.7 Ranked 13th. 3% more than Cuba
Tobacco > Total adult smokers per million	3.29% Ranked 57th. 10 times more than Mexico	0.314% Ranked 106th.
Births and maternity > Number of births per thousand people	11.32 Ranked 32nd.	19.51 Ranked 11th. 72% more than Cuba
Intestinal diseases death rate	9.51% Ranked 76th.	18.48% Ranked 55th. 94% more than Cuba
Sanitation > Investment in water and sanitation with private participation > Current US$ per capita	$53.87 Ranked 3rd. 30 times more than Mexico	$1.80 Ranked 3rd.
Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	9.38 per 100,000 people Ranked 170th.	22.66 per 100,000 people Ranked 144th. 2 times more than Cuba
Diseases > Obesity > Obesity rate (men)	11.8% Ranked 7th.	34.5% Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Cuba
Life expectancy > Inequality adjusted index	0.882 Ranked 30th. 10% more than Mexico	0.801 Ranked 49th.
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Both sexes	79 Ranked 148th.	89 Ranked 134th. 13% more than Cuba
Dependency ratio per 100	43 Ranked 156th.	60 Ranked 88th. 40% more than Cuba
Medical staff > Dental staff (per 10,000 people)	9	8
Smoking rate > Women	28 Ranked 14th. 2 times more than Mexico	12 Ranked 59th.
Investment in water and sanitation with private participation > Current US$	600 million$ Ranked 5th. 34% more than Mexico	448.7 million$ Ranked 4th.
Diseases > Tuberculosis cases	432 Ranked 113th.	11,531 Ranked 30th. 27 times more than Cuba
Births and maternity > Births attended by skill personnel	99.9% Ranked 1st. 5% more than Mexico	95.3% Ranked 18th.
Diseases > Leprosy cases	244 Ranked 39th. About the same as Mexico	243 Ranked 40th.
Diseases > Neonatal tetanus cases	0.0 Ranked 104th.	4 Ranked 52nd.
Infant mortality rate > Female	4.52 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 178th.	15.36 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 104th. 3 times more than Cuba
Births and maternity > Antenatal care > Mothers getting 4+ visits during pregrancy	100% Ranked 1st. 16% more than Mexico	86.3% Ranked 4th.
Hunger and malnutrition > Underweight boys under 5	4% Ranked 41st.	8% Ranked 9th. Twice as much as Cuba
Tobacco > Male smoking rate	43.4 Ranked 37th. 18% more than Mexico	36.9 Ranked 55th.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Aged over 15	4700	180000
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Rape or incest	Legal	Legal
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Proportion of wages paid	100% Ranked 43th. The same as Mexico	100% Ranked 68th.
Diseases > Measles cases	0.0 Ranked 134th.	0.0 Ranked 154th.
Life expectancy > Date of information	2006 est.	2006 est.
Tobacco > Female smoking rate	28.3 Ranked 18th. 2 times more than Mexico	12.4 Ranked 59th.
Reproductive health > Maternal mortality ratio > Modeled estimate > Per 100,000 live births	53 Ranked 92nd.	85 Ranked 75th. 60% more than Cuba
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Females	69.5 Ranked 34th. 3% more than Mexico	67.6 Ranked 47th.
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Males	79 Ranked 148th.	89 Ranked 134th. 13% more than Cuba
Diseases > Tuberculosis cases per million people	38.22 Ranked 139th.	101.57 Ranked 114th. 3 times more than Cuba
Diseases > Obesity > Obesity rate (women)	11.8% Ranked 7th.	34.5% Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Cuba
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Males	67.1 Ranked 30th. 6% more than Mexico	63.4 Ranked 44th.
Reproductive health > Lifetime risk of maternal death > 1 in > Rate varies by country	1,400 Ranked 60th. 3 times more than Mexico	500 Ranked 85th.
Births and maternity > Future births per million people	10.47 Ranked 167th.	19.97 Ranked 96th. 91% more than Cuba
Disease prevention > Tuberculosis case detection rate > All forms	120% Ranked 6th. 29% more than Mexico	92.71% Ranked 22nd.
Total fertility rate	1.6 Ranked 145th.	2.5 Ranked 98th. 56% more than Cuba
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Provider	Social security	Social security
Infant mortality > Male babies	6.7 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 164th.	22.9 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 107th. 3 times more than Cuba
Investment in water and sanitation with private participation > Current US$ > Per capita	53,934.18$ per 1,000 people Ranked 6th. 12 times more than Mexico	4,396.87$ per 1,000 people Ranked 3rd.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve mental health	Legal	Illegal
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Females	79 Ranked 38th. 3% more than Mexico	77 Ranked 48th.
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Females	79 Ranked 148th.	89 Ranked 134th. 13% more than Cuba
Respiratory disease child death rate	5.11	27.97
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Women > Aged above 14	2600	42000
Diseases > Pertussis cases	0.0 Ranked 122nd.	164 Ranked 40th.
Diseases > Total tetanus cases	0.0 Ranked 137th.	49 Ranked 30th.
Diseases > Neonatal tetanus cases per million people	0.0 Ranked 103th.	0.0352 Ranked 65th.
Diseases > Leprosy cases per million people	21.59 Ranked 43th. 10 times more than Mexico	2.14 Ranked 67th.
Diseases > Mumps cases per million people	23.62 Ranked 55th.	69.41 Ranked 31st. 3 times more than Cuba
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Economic or social reasons	Legal	Illegal
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > On request	Legal	Illegal
Probability of dying before 5 > Females	8 per 1,000 people Ranked 153th.	25 per 1,000 people Ranked 104th. 3 times more than Cuba
Per capita government expenditure on health in international dollars	204 Ranked 85th.	247 Ranked 72nd. 21% more than Cuba
Expenditure > Public > % of GDP	5.53% Ranked 43th. 83% more than Mexico	3.02% Ranked 102nd.
Births attended by skilled health staff > % of total	99.9% Ranked 1st. 20% more than Mexico	83.3% Ranked 17th.
Improved sanitation facilities > % of population with access	98% Ranked 33th. 24% more than Mexico	79% Ranked 76th.
Tuberculosis treatment success rate > % of registered cases	92.94% Ranked 13th. 13% more than Mexico	81.92% Ranked 75th.
Pregnant women receiving prenatal care	100% Ranked 1st. 16% more than Mexico	86.1% Ranked 9th.
External resources for health > % of total expenditure on health	0.3% Ranked 123th. The same as Mexico	0.3% Ranked 124th.
% immunized 1-year-old children > HepB3	98 Ranked 18th. 8% more than Mexico	91 Ranked 54th.
Disease prevention > Tuberculosis treatment success rate > % of registered cases	89.56% Ranked 27th. 7% more than Mexico	83.55% Ranked 61st.
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > % of population with access	91% Ranked 72nd. 7% more than Mexico	85% Ranked 82nd.
Health services > External resources for health > % of total expenditure on health	0.13% Ranked 117th. 13 times more than Mexico	0.01% Ranked 130th.
Cause of death, by injury > % of total	7.88% Ranked 83th.	10.34% Ranked 44th. 31% more than Cuba
Diseases > Prevalence of HIV, female > % ages 15-24	0.1% Ranked 83th. The same as Mexico	0.1% Ranked 92nd.
Diseases > Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women > %	39.06% Ranked 41st. 90% more than Mexico	20.6% Ranked 9th.
Nutrition > Consumption of iodized salt > % of households	88% Ranked 6th.	91% Ranked 4th. 3% more than Cuba
% immunized 1-year-old children > DPT3	99 Ranked 9th. 9% more than Mexico	91 Ranked 92nd.
Diseases > Total tetanus cases per million people	0.0 Ranked 136th.	0.432 Ranked 86th.
Nutrition > Low-birthweight babies > % of births	5.1% Ranked 2nd.	8.2% Ranked 40th. 61% more than Cuba
Public health spending > % of total health spending	95.46% Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than Mexico	45.4% Ranked 140th.
Mortality > Completeness of total death reporting > % of reported total deaths to estimated total deaths	100% Ranked 12th. The same as Mexico	100% Ranked 6th.
Prepaid plans as % of private expenditure on health	0.0 Ranked 120th.	5.4% Ranked 61st.
% immunized 1-year-old children > TB	99 Ranked 15th. The same as Mexico	99 Ranked 23th.
% of routine EPI vaccines financed by government > Total	99 Ranked 83th.	100 Ranked 47th. 1% more than Cuba
Population suffering from undernourishment in 1990-1992	7% Ranked 85th. 40% more than Mexico	5% Ranked 91st.
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Urban	99 Ranked 41st. 13% more than Mexico	88 Ranked 89th.
Nutrition > % of households consuming iodized salt	73 Ranked 45th.	90 Ranked 24th. 23% more than Cuba
Nutrition > % of under-fives suffering from stunting moderate & severe	5 Ranked 124th.	18 Ranked 80th. 4 times more than Cuba
Diseases > Rubella cases	0.0 Ranked 123th.	102 Ranked 34th.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve physical health	Legal	Illegal
Hunger and malnutrition > Underweight girls under 5	4% Ranked 40th.	7% Ranked 9th. 75% more than Cuba
Diseases > Rubella cases per million people	0.0 Ranked 122nd.	0.898 Ranked 75th.
Nutrition > % of children who are exclusively breastfed 6 months	41 Ranked 34th. 8% more than Mexico	38 Ranked 42nd.
Diseases > Mumps cases	267 Ranked 45th.	7,880 Ranked 8th. 30 times more than Cuba
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To save the woman's life	Legal	Legal
Life expectancy > 95% range	(79.60-79.90)	(78.20-78.60)
Diseases > Antiretroviral therapy coverage > % of people with advanced HIV infection	95% Ranked 1st. 16% more than Mexico	82% Ranked 9th.
Immunisation > Immunization, DPT > % of children ages 12-23 months	96% Ranked 71st.	99% Ranked 15th. 3% more than Cuba
Immunisation > Immunization, measles > % of children ages 12-23 months	99% Ranked 9th. The same as Mexico	99% Ranked 16th.
Expenditure > Private > % of GDP	0.77% Ranked 174th.	3.48% Ranked 35th. 5 times more than Cuba
HIVAIDS > Adult prevalence rate 15-49 years,	0.1 Ranked 110th.	0.3 Ranked 74th. 3 times more than Cuba
Immunization > Measles > % of children ages 12-23 months	98% Ranked 28th. 2% more than Mexico	96% Ranked 57th.
Tuberculosis case detection rate > %, all forms	70% Ranked 127th.	75% Ranked 114th. 7% more than Cuba
Out-of-pocket health expenditure > % of total expenditure on health	5.32% Ranked 183th.	46.52% Ranked 46th. 9 times more than Cuba
Female adults with HIV > % of population ages 15+ with HIV	55.32% Ranked 48th. 2 times more than Mexico	23.33% Ranked 95th.
Health expenditure, private > % of GDP	0.532% Ranked 180th.	3.11% Ranked 63th. 6 times more than Cuba
Disease prevention > Immunisation against tetanus > % of children ages 12-23 months	96% Ranked 62nd. 8% more than Mexico	89% Ranked 117th.
Disease prevention > Immunisation > Measles > % of children ages 12-23 months	96% Ranked 55th. 1% more than Mexico	95% Ranked 65th.
Nutrition > Exclusive breastfeeding > % of children under 6 months	26.4% Ranked 25th.	38% Ranked 1st. 44% more than Cuba
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > Rural > % of rural population with access	81% Ranked 75th. 19% more than Mexico	68% Ranked 89th.
Risk factors > Female adults with HIV > % of population ages 15+ with HIV	29.03% Ranked 76th. 2% more than Mexico	28.5% Ranked 87th.
Risk factors > Prevalence of HIV > Female > % ages 15-24	0.1% Ranked 104th.	0.2% Ranked 78th. Twice as much as Cuba
Risk factors > Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	5.94 Ranked 170th.	18.69 Ranked 134th. 3 times more than Cuba
Risk factors > Prevalence of HIV > Total > % of population ages 15-49	0.1% Ranked 119th.	0.3% Ranked 84th. 3 times more than Cuba
Public health spending > % of GDP	9.89% Ranked 4th. 4 times more than Mexico	2.66% Ranked 121st.
Drinking water availability %	91% Ranked 58th. 3% more than Mexico	88% Ranked 65th.
Private expenditure on health as % of total expenditure on health	13.5% Ranked 172nd.	55.1% Ranked 52nd. 4 times more than Cuba
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Total	98 Ranked 41st. 32% more than Mexico	74 Ranked 86th.
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Rural	77 Ranked 69th. 12% more than Mexico	69 Ranked 80th.
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Rural	95 Ranked 44th. 3 times more than Mexico	34 Ranked 109th.
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Urban	95 Ranked 72nd. The same as Mexico	95 Ranked 78th.
Births with health staff	100% Ranked 6th. 16% more than Mexico	86% Ranked 55th.
Nutrition > % of children who are still breastfeeding 20-23 months	9 Ranked 100th.	21 Ranked 77th. 2 times more than Cuba
Prevalence of undernourishment > % of population	2.5% Ranked 146th.	5% Ranked 108th. Twice as much as Cuba
Improved water source > % of population with access	91% Ranked 80th.	97% Ranked 53th. 7% more than Cuba
Nutrition > % of under-fives suffering from underweight moderate & severe	4 Ranked 124th.	8 Ranked 95th. Twice as much as Cuba
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Total	91 Ranked 61st. 3% more than Mexico	88 Ranked 69th.
Total expenditure on health as % of GDP	7.5% Ranked 53th. 23% more than Mexico	6.1% Ranked 88th.
% immunized 1-year-old children > Measles	98 Ranked 29th. 2% more than Mexico	96 Ranked 47th.
Tuberculosis cases detected under DOTS	98.25% Ranked 18th.	110.17% Ranked 8th. 12% more than Cuba
% immunized 1-year-old children > Polio3	98 Ranked 26th. 7% more than Mexico	92 Ranked 89th.
Malnutrition prevalence > Height for age > % of children under 5	4.6% Ranked 50th.	17.7% Ranked 15th. 4 times more than Cuba
Investment in water and sanitation with private participation > Current US$ per capita	53.87$ Ranked 6th. 13 times more than Mexico	4.1$ Ranked 4th.
Sanitation > Investment in water and sanitation with private participation > Current US$, % of GDP	1.96% Ranked 2nd. 106 times more than Mexico	0.0186% Ranked 3rd.
Health expenditure, public > % of total health expenditure	94.68% Ranked 3rd. 91% more than Mexico	49.45% Ranked 127th.
Diseases > Overweight > Ratio of male to female BMI	1.09 Ranked 59th. About the same as Mexico	1.09 Ranked 60th.
Smoking prevalence > Males > % of adults	48.1% Ranked 5th. 4 times more than Mexico	12.9% Ranked 39th.
Health expenditure, total > % of GDP	10% Ranked 28th. 62% more than Mexico	6.16% Ranked 101st.
Smoking prevalence > Females > % of adults	26.2% Ranked 3rd. 6 times more than Mexico	4.7% Ranked 29th.
Expenditure > Total > % of GDP	6.3% Ranked 85th.	6.5% Ranked 80th. 3% more than Cuba
Out-of-pocket health expenditure > % of private expenditure on health	74.5% Ranked 134th.	94.4% Ranked 65th. 27% more than Cuba
External resources for health as % of total expenditure on health	0.2% Ranked 125th.	0.8% Ranked 108th. 4 times more than Cuba
Infant mortality rate > Male	5.27 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 180th.	19.14 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 105th. 4 times more than Cuba
Public health spending > % of government spending	14.49% Ranked 43th.	15.5% Ranked 34th. 7% more than Cuba
Improved sanitation facilities > Rural > % of rural population with access	95% Ranked 41st. 2 times more than Mexico	41% Ranked 110th.
Reproductive health > Births attended by skilled health staff > % of total	99.9% Ranked 1st. 7% more than Mexico	93.4% Ranked 37th.
Improved sanitation facilities > Urban > % of urban population with access	99% Ranked 38th. 9% more than Mexico	91% Ranked 80th.
Private health spending > % of GDP	0.47% Ranked 176th.	3.2% Ranked 46th. 7 times more than Cuba
Diseases > Prevalence of HIV, male > % ages 15-24	0.1% Ranked 82nd. The same as Mexico	0.1% Ranked 89th.
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions > % of total	8.17% Ranked 133th.	11.97% Ranked 120th. 46% more than Cuba
Diseases > Measles cases per million people	0.0 Ranked 132nd.	0.0 Ranked 151st.
Diseases > Diabetes > Prevalence > % of population ages 20 to 79	8.58% Ranked 74th.	15.59% Ranked 15th. 82% more than Cuba
Nutrition > Prevalence of undernourishment > % of population	5% Ranked 118th. The same as Mexico	5% Ranked 137th.
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > Urban > % of urban population with access	94% Ranked 83th. 4% more than Mexico	90% Ranked 91st.
Disease prevention > Improved water source > % of population with access	94% Ranked 80th. The same as Mexico	94% Ranked 83th.
Disease prevention > Improved water source > Urban > % of urban population with access	96% Ranked 106th. The same as Mexico	96% Ranked 111th.
Diseases > Prevalence of anemia among children > % of children under 5	26.75% Ranked 67th. 13% more than Mexico	23.7% Ranked 7th.
Diseases > Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases > % of total	83.94% Ranked 56th. 8% more than Mexico	77.69% Ranked 79th.
Diseases > Female adults with HIV > % of population ages 15+ with HIV	16.8% Ranked 142nd.	22.4% Ranked 129th. 33% more than Cuba

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