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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.
Deaths > Percent deaths registered: Civil registration coverage of deaths (%).
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.
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.
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.
Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman: Total fertility rate represents the number of children that would be born to a woman if she were to live to the end of her childbearing years and bear children in accordance with current age-specific fertility rates.
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita: An estimate of all people (adults and children) alive at yearend with HIV infection, whether or not they have developed symptoms of AIDS. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate: How many infants, out of 1000, who will die before attaining one year of age.
Life expectancy > Women: Life expectancy for women.
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$: Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditures as a ratio of total population. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Health expenditure per capita > Current US$: 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.
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."
HIV AIDS > Deaths: An estimate of the number of adults and children who died of AIDS during a given calendar year.
Nutrition > Depth of hunger > Kilocalories per person per day: Depth of hunger or the intensity of food deprivation, indicates how much food-deprived people fall short of minimum food needs in terms of dietary energy. The food deficit, in kilocalories per person per day, is measured by comparing the average amount of dietary energy that undernourished people get from the foods they eat with the minimum amount of dietary energy they need to maintain body weight and undertake light activity. The depth of hunger is low when it is less than 200 kilocalories per person per day, and high when it is higher than 300 kilocalories per person per day."
Births and maternity > Number of births: Total number of live births. A live birth refers to a birth after which the baby shows signs of life, however, if the baby dies after showing signs of life, it is still considered a live birth.
Hunger and malnutrition > Children > Small children underweight: Percentage of all children under 5 that are moderately or severely underweight.
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.
Per capita total expenditure on health in international dollars: Per capita total expenditure on health in international dollars, 2002
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.
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."
Diseases > Cholera cases: Total number of cholera cases reported in the country.
Health services > Health expenditure per capita > PPP > Constant 2005 international $: Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditures as a ratio of total population. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation. Data are in international dollars converted using 2005 purchasing power parity (PPP) rates."
Diseases > Overweight > Male Body Mass Index (BMI): Countries compared by average male BMI, according to data gathered by researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The BMI (Body Mass Index) measures how appropiate is the weight of an individual compared to their height. The calculation is made measuring your weight in kilograms and dividing it twice by your height measured in metres. A high BMI (25 or more) is usually associated with a risk of suffering diverse health problems.
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population: Life expectancy at birth (years) 2003 - Total population
Births and maternity > Number of births per thousand people: Total number of live births. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people: Incidence of tuberculosis is the estimated number of new pulmonary, smear positive, and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis cases.
Life expectancy > Inequality adjusted index: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index.
Deaths > 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.
Hunger and malnutrition > Children > Small children severely underweight: Percentage of all children under 5 that are severely underweight.
Births and maternity > Caesarean birth rate: Percentage of live births that are delivered through a cesarean section, more commonly referred to as a c-section.
Diseases > Neonatal tetanus cases: Number of reported cases of tetanus in newborns.
Infant mortality rate > Female: This entry gives the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year; included is the total death rate, and deaths by sex, male and female. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country.
Hunger and malnutrition > Underweight boys under 5: Prevalence of underweight children.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Aged over 15: Population with HIV/AIDS (estimate).
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Rape or incest: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Diseases > Measles cases: Number of reported measles cases.
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.
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.
Spending > Public: World Bank. 2002. World Development Indicators 2002. CD-ROM. Washington, DC.
Disease prevention > Tuberculosis case detection rate > All forms: Tuberculosis case detection rate (all forms) is the percentage of newly notified tuberculosis cases (including relapses) to estimated incident cases (case detection, all forms)."
Total fertility rate: Total fertility rate, 2003
Infant mortality > Male babies: Infant mortality rate for males under 1 year.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve mental health: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Females: Life expectancy at birth (years) 2003 - Females
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).
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 > Cholera cases per million people: Total number of cholera cases reported in the country. 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.
Diseases > Neonatal tetanus cases per million people: Number of reported cases of tetanus in newborns. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > On request: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Economic or social reasons: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
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
Spending > Private: Private expenditure on health as a percentage of GDP 1998.
% 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 preserve physical health: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Cause of death, by injury > % of total: Cause of death, by injury (% of total). Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Injuries include unintentional and intentional injuries.
Nutrition > % of under-fives suffering from wasting moderate & severe: Health - Nutrition - % of under-fives (1995-2002) suffering from: wasting moderate & severe
Nutrition > % of under-fives suffering from stunting moderate & severe: Health - Nutrition - % of under-fives (1995-2002) suffering from: stunting moderate & severe
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.
External resources for health as % of total expenditure on health: External resources for health as % of total expenditure on health, 2002
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.
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.
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.
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."
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To save the woman's life: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
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."
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.
Tuberculosis case detection rate > %, all forms: Tuberculosis case detection rate (%, all forms). Tuberculosis case detection rate (all forms) is the percentage of newly notified tuberculosis cases (including relapses) to estimated incident cases (case detection, all forms).
Health expenditure, public > % of government expenditure: Health expenditure, public (% of government expenditure). Public health expenditure consists of recurrent and capital spending from government (central and local) budgets, external borrowings and grants (including donations from international agencies and nongovernmental organizations), and social (or compulsory) health insurance funds.
Health expenditure, public > % of GDP: Health expenditure, public (% of GDP). Public health expenditure consists of recurrent and capital spending from government (central and local) budgets, external borrowings and grants (including donations from international agencies and nongovernmental organizations), and social (or compulsory) health insurance funds.
Improved water source > Urban > % of urban population with access: Access to an improved water source refers to the percentage of the population with reasonable access to an adequate amount of water from an improved source, such as a household connection, public standpipe, borehole, protected well or spring, and rainwater collection. Unimproved sources include vendors, tanker trucks, and unprotected wells and springs. Reasonable access is defined as the availability of at least 20 liters a person a day from a source within one kilometer of the dwelling.
Improved water source > Rural > % of rural population with access: Access to an improved water source refers to the percentage of the population with reasonable access to an adequate amount of water from an improved source, such as a household connection, public standpipe, borehole, protected well or spring, and rainwater collection. Unimproved sources include vendors, tanker trucks, and unprotected wells and springs. Reasonable access is defined as the availability of at least 20 liters a person a day from a source within one kilometer of the dwelling.
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.
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.
Risk factors > Prevalence of HIV > Male > % ages 15-24: Prevalence of HIV is the percentage of people who are infected with HIV. Youth rates are as a percentage of the relevant age group.
Health services > Out-of-pocket health expenditure > % of private expenditure on health: Out of pocket expenditure is any direct outlay by households, including gratuities and in-kind payments, to health practitioners and suppliers of pharmaceuticals, therapeutic appliances, and other goods and services whose primary intent is to contribute to the restoration or enhancement of the health status of individuals or population groups. It is a part of private health expenditure."
Health spending > % of GDP: Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditure. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation."
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Males: Life expectancy at birth (years) 2003 - Males
Private expenditure on health as % of total expenditure on health: Private expenditure on health as % of total expenditure on health, 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.
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 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 > 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.
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."
Nutrition > Prevalence of overweight > % of children under 5: Prevalence of overweight children is the percentage of children under age 5 whose weight for height is more than two standard deviations above the median for the international reference population of the corresponding age as established by the WHO's new child growth standards released in 2006.
% 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."
% 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
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Foetal impairment: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Hunger and malnutrition > Underweight girls under 5: Prevalence of underweight children.
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 > Percent of births registered: Civil registration coverage of births (%).
Diseases > Mumps cases: Number of reported mumps cases.
Diseases > Diabetes > Prevalence > % of population ages 20 to 79: Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79). Diabetes prevalence refers to the percentage of people ages 20-79 who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Life expectancy > 95% range: 95% range.
Diseases > 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.
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.
Contraceptive prevalence > % of women ages 15-49: Contraceptive prevalence rate is the percentage of women who are practicing, or whose sexual partners are practicing, any form of contraception. It is usually measured for married women ages 15-49 only.
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.
Nutrition > Malnutrition prevalence > Height for age > % of children under 5: Prevalence of child malnutrition is the percentage of children under age 5 whose height for age (stunting) is more than two standard deviations below the median for the international reference population ages 0-59 months. For children up to two years old height is measured by recumbent length. For older children height is measured by stature while standing. The data are based on the WHO's new child growth standards released in 2006.
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

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Birth rate > Crude > Per 1,000 people	34.16 per 1,000 people Ranked 38th. 2 times more than United States	14 per 1,000 people Ranked 131st.
Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth	32.7 Ranked 1st. 17% more than United States	28 Ranked 18th.
Births and maternity > Future births	14.44 Ranked 153th.	5,124.49 Ranked 4th. 355 times more than Djibouti
Births and maternity > Total fertility rate	1.84% Ranked 123th.	1.99% Ranked 33th. 8% more than Djibouti
Deaths > Percent deaths registered	<25	90-100
Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population)	100 Ranked 156th.	133 Ranked 86th. 33% more than Djibouti
Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people	1.6 per 1,000 people Ranked 56th.	3.3 per 1,000 people Ranked 37th. 2 times more than Djibouti
Infant mortality rate > Total	54.94 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 39th. 9 times more than United States	6.06 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 171st.
Life expectancy > Men	57 years Ranked 58th.	76 years Ranked 30th. 33% more than Djibouti
Life expectancy at birth > Total population	61.14 years Ranked 178th.	78.37 years Ranked 47th. 28% more than Djibouti
Life expectancy at birth, female > Years	62.4 Ranked 160th.	81.1 Ranked 43th. 30% more than Djibouti
Life expectancy at birth, male > Years	59.29 Ranked 161st.	76.3 Ranked 42nd. 29% more than Djibouti
Life expectancy at birth, total > Years	60.8 Ranked 160th.	78.64 Ranked 40th. 29% more than Djibouti
Physicians > Per 1,000 people	0.18 per 1,000 people Ranked 37th.	2.3 per 1,000 people Ranked 31st. 13 times more than Djibouti
Probability of reaching 65 > Male	32.9% Ranked 144th.	77.4% Ranked 32nd. 2 times more than Djibouti
Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman	4.74 births per woman Ranked 32nd. 2 times more than United States	2.05 births per woman Ranked 117th.
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita	11.9 per 1,000 people Ranked 34th. 4 times more than United States	3.27 per 1,000 people Ranked 54th.
Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate	65.7 Ranked 18th. 11 times more than United States	6 Ranked 151st.
Life expectancy > Women	60 years Ranked 57th.	81 years Ranked 33th. 35% more than Djibouti
HIV AIDS > Adult prevalence rate	2.5% Ranked 25th. 4 times more than United States	0.6% Ranked 62nd.
Health services > Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people	1.6 Ranked 64th.	3.1 Ranked 37th. 94% more than Djibouti
Diseases > Overweight > Average Body Mass Index (BMI)	22.96 Ranked 120th.	27.82 Ranked 5th. 21% more than Djibouti
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS	14,000 Ranked 86th.	1.2 million Ranked 8th. 86 times more than Djibouti
Adolescent fertility rate > Births per 1,000 women ages 15-19	52.29 births Ranked 78th. 5% more than United States	49.83 births Ranked 83th.
Probability of reaching 65 > Female	39.1% Ranked 141st.	85.7% Ranked 33th. 2 times more than Djibouti
Expenditure per capita > Current US$	53.1$ Ranked 123th.	6,096.2$ Ranked 1st. 115 times more than Djibouti
Health expenditure per capita > Current US$	$105.20 Ranked 132nd.	$8,607.88 Ranked 4th. 82 times more than Djibouti
Births and maternity > Teenage birth rate	27 Ranked 96th.	34.2 Ranked 18th. 27% more than Djibouti
Diseases > Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	620 Ranked 6th. 172 times more than United States	3.6 Ranked 196th.
Births and maternity > Crude birth rate	19.6 Ranked 13th. 45% more than United States	13.5 Ranked 24th.
Births and maternity > Maternal death rate	200 per 100,000 live births Ranked 52nd. 10 times more than United States	21 per 100,000 live births Ranked 131st.
Health services > Physicians > Per 1,000 people	0.18 Ranked 28th.	2.67 Ranked 13th. 15 times more than Djibouti
Services, etc., value added > Current LCU per capita	131,790.81 Ranked 44th. 4 times more than United States	36,945.6 Ranked 65th.
Death rates > Children under 5	93.5 Ranked 32nd. 12 times more than United States	7.8 Ranked 139th.
Death rates > Women	308.47 Ranked 27th. 4 times more than United States	81.46 Ranked 121st.
Death rates > Men	351.44 Ranked 28th. 2 times more than United States	141.23 Ranked 129th.
HIV AIDS > Deaths	1,000 Ranked 66th.	17,000 Ranked 18th. 17 times more than Djibouti
Nutrition > Depth of hunger > Kilocalories per person per day	220 Ranked 57th. 2 times more than United States	100 Ranked 147th.
Births and maternity > Number of births	14,697 Ranked 12th.	4.13 million Ranked 1st. 281 times more than Djibouti
Hunger and malnutrition > Children > Small children underweight	22.9% Ranked 11th. 4 times more than United States	5.4% Ranked 12th.
Life expectancy at birth > Total > Years	53.39 years Ranked 150th.	77.71 years Ranked 34th. 46% more than Djibouti
HIV AIDS > Deaths > Per capita	0.902 per 1,000 people Ranked 37th. 19 times more than United States	0.048 per 1,000 people Ranked 65th.
Life expectancy > Male	54.04 Ranked 156th.	76 Ranked 34th. 41% more than Djibouti
Nurses and midwives > Per 1,000 people	0.8 Ranked 103th.	9.81 Ranked 14th. 12 times more than Djibouti
Access to sanitation	13% Ranked 128th.	100% Ranked 6th. 8 times more than Djibouti
Services, etc., value added > Current LCU	105.26 billion Ranked 104th.	11.51 trillion Ranked 21st. 109 times more than Djibouti
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS per 1000	17.03 Ranked 23th. 4 times more than United States	3.91 Ranked 61st.
Death rates > Infants	75 Ranked 23th. 11 times more than United States	6.8 Ranked 139th.
Life expectancy at birth > Female	63.66 years Ranked 176th.	80.93 years Ranked 52nd. 27% more than Djibouti
Life expectancy > Female	56.81 Ranked 154th.	81 Ranked 34th. 43% more than Djibouti
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Weeks of leave given	60 Ranked 38th. 15% more than United States	52 Ranked 83th.
Per capita total expenditure on health in international dollars	78 Ranked 146th.	5,274 Ranked 1st. 68 times more than Djibouti
Diseases > Measles > Children immunised against measles	84% Ranked 142nd.	90% Ranked 119th. 7% more than Djibouti
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Both sexes	1.4% Ranked 34th. Twice as much as United States	0.7% Ranked 56th.
Life expectancy at birth > Male	58.69 years Ranked 182nd.	75.92 years Ranked 44th. 29% more than Djibouti
Life expectancy at birth > Female > Years	54.55 years Ranked 148th.	80.67 years Ranked 35th. 48% more than Djibouti
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population	42.9 Ranked 160th.	69.3 Ranked 29th. 62% more than Djibouti
Life expectancy > 95 percent range	(55.10-73.70)	(80.50-80.60)
Diseases > Cardiovascular death rate (per 100,000 population)	495 Ranked 22nd. 3 times more than United States	179 Ranked 162nd.
Health services > Nurses and midwives > Per 1,000 people	0.57 Ranked 19th.	9.81 Ranked 3rd. 17 times more than Djibouti
Health spending per capita	70.82 Ranked 126th.	7,284.7 Ranked 4th. 103 times more than Djibouti
Reproductive health > Pregnant women receiving prenatal care	92.3% Ranked 13th.	99% Ranked 1st. 7% more than Djibouti
Diseases > Overweight > Female Body Mass Index (BMI)	22.44 Ranked 103th.	27 Ranked 10th. 20% more than Djibouti
Life expectancy at birth > Male > Years	52.28 years Ranked 149th.	74.89 years Ranked 36th. 43% more than Djibouti
Tuberculosis cases > Per 100,000	382 Ranked 4th. 191 times more than United States	2 Ranked 165th.
Deaths > Deaths from injuries (per 100,000 population)	84 Ranked 72nd. 68% more than United States	50 Ranked 122nd.
HIV AIDS > Deaths per 1000	1.22 Ranked 20th. 22 times more than United States	0.0554 Ranked 59th.
Survival rate > To age 65 > Men	47.06 Ranked 150th.	83.35 Ranked 27th. 77% more than Djibouti
Drug access	80% Ranked 58th.	95% Ranked 15th. 19% more than Djibouti
Infant mortality > Female babies	86.5 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 25th. 13 times more than United States	6.8 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 155th.
Deaths > Noncommunicable disease mortality rate	862 Ranked 35th. 92% more than United States	450 Ranked 156th.
Survival rate > To age 65 > Women	53.24 Ranked 152nd.	88.79 Ranked 42nd. 67% more than Djibouti
Diseases > Cholera cases	372 Ranked 22nd. 53 times more than United States	7 Ranked 41st.
Health services > Health expenditure per capita > PPP > Constant 2005 international $	$148.08 Ranked 121st.	$7,289.82 Ranked 1st. 49 times more than Djibouti
Diseases > Overweight > Male Body Mass Index (BMI)	23.47 Ranked 122nd.	28.64 Ranked 6th. 22% more than Djibouti
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population	55 Ranked 150th.	77 Ranked 30th. 40% more than Djibouti
Births and maternity > Number of births per thousand people	20.03 Ranked 12th. 49% more than United States	13.46 Ranked 23th.
Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	762.28 per 100,000 people Ranked 2nd. 168 times more than United States	4.53 per 100,000 people Ranked 193th.
Life expectancy > Inequality adjusted index	0.38 Ranked 149th.	0.863 Ranked 33th. 2 times more than Djibouti
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Both sexes	307 Ranked 30th. 4 times more than United States	80 Ranked 145th.
Dependency ratio per 100	86 Ranked 30th. 69% more than United States	51 Ranked 125th.
Medical staff > Dental staff (per 10,000 people)	1	16
Diseases > Tuberculosis cases	1,208 Ranked 91st.	4,864 Ranked 54th. 4 times more than Djibouti
Births and maternity > Births attended by skill personnel	92.9% Ranked 39th.	99% Ranked 16th. 7% more than Djibouti
Hunger and malnutrition > Children > Small children severely underweight	4.9% Ranked 12th. 25 times more than United States	0.2% Ranked 5th.
Births and maternity > Caesarean birth rate	12% Ranked 74th.	31% Ranked 13th. 3 times more than Djibouti
Diseases > Neonatal tetanus cases	0.0 Ranked 82nd.	0.0 Ranked 99th.
Infant mortality rate > Female	47.02 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 44th. 9 times more than United States	5.37 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 171st.
Hunger and malnutrition > Underweight boys under 5	20% Ranked 1st. 10 times more than United States	2% Ranked 14th.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Aged over 15	14000	1200000
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Rape or incest	Illegal	Legal
Diseases > Measles cases	24 Ranked 72nd.	30 Ranked 69th. 25% more than Djibouti
Life expectancy > Date of information	2006 est.	2006 est.
Reproductive health > Maternal mortality ratio > Modeled estimate > Per 100,000 live births	300 Ranked 43th. 13 times more than United States	24 Ranked 116th.
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Females	43.2 Ranked 162nd.	71.3 Ranked 29th. 65% more than Djibouti
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Males	307 Ranked 30th. 4 times more than United States	80 Ranked 145th.
Diseases > Tuberculosis cases per million people	1,512.48 Ranked 5th. 94 times more than United States	16.15 Ranked 162nd.
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Males	42.5 Ranked 161st.	67.2 Ranked 29th. 58% more than Djibouti
Reproductive health > Lifetime risk of maternal death > 1 in > Rate varies by country	93 Ranked 120th.	2,100 Ranked 47th. 23 times more than Djibouti
Births and maternity > Future births per million people	27.9 Ranked 50th. 2 times more than United States	13.79 Ranked 135th.
Spending > Public	5.4%	5.7% (1999)
Disease prevention > Tuberculosis case detection rate > All forms	70% Ranked 109th.	86.96% Ranked 50th. 24% more than Djibouti
Total fertility rate	5.7 Ranked 19th. 3 times more than United States	2.1 Ranked 118th.
Infant mortality > Male babies	103.1 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 22nd. 15 times more than United States	6.8 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 163th.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve mental health	Illegal	Legal
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Females	56 Ranked 152nd.	80 Ranked 32nd. 43% more than Djibouti
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Females	307 Ranked 30th. 4 times more than United States	80 Ranked 145th.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Women > Aged above 14	8400	300000
Diseases > Pertussis cases	3 Ranked 98th.	8,739 Ranked 3rd. 2913 times more than Djibouti
Diseases > Total tetanus cases	0.0 Ranked 125th.	20 Ranked 42nd.
Diseases > Cholera cases per million people	465.76 Ranked 8th. 20043 times more than United States	0.0232 Ranked 48th.
Diseases > Mumps cases per million people	0.0 Ranked 90th.	2.37 Ranked 74th.
Diseases > Neonatal tetanus cases per million people	0.0 Ranked 82nd.	0.0 Ranked 98th.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > On request	Illegal	Legal
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Economic or social reasons	Illegal	Legal
Probability of dying before 5 > Females	168 per 1,000 people Ranked 18th. 21 times more than United States	8 per 1,000 people Ranked 152nd.
Per capita government expenditure on health in international dollars	41 Ranked 137th.	2,368 Ranked 5th. 58 times more than Djibouti
Spending > Private	1.6% Ranked 88th.	7.1% Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than Djibouti
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Total	91 Ranked 57th.	100 Ranked 8th. 10% more than Djibouti
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve physical health	Illegal	Legal
Cause of death, by injury > % of total	8.1% Ranked 79th. 10% more than United States	7.38% Ranked 93th.
Nutrition > % of under-fives suffering from wasting moderate & severe	13 Ranked 13th. 13 times more than United States	1 Ranked 122nd.
Nutrition > % of under-fives suffering from stunting moderate & severe	26 Ranked 51st. 13 times more than United States	2 Ranked 130th.
Smoking prevalence > Females > % of adults	10% Ranked 12th.	19.2% Ranked 13th. 92% more than Djibouti
Expenditure > Total > % of GDP	6.3% Ranked 83th.	15.4% Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Djibouti
External resources for health as % of total expenditure on health	20.3% Ranked 24th.	0.0 Ranked 146th.
Total expenditure on health as % of GDP	6.3% Ranked 75th.	14.6% Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Djibouti
% immunized 1-year-old children > Measles	62 Ranked 156th.	91 Ranked 80th. 47% more than Djibouti
Tuberculosis cases detected under DOTS	42.15% Ranked 137th.	85.12% Ranked 33th. 2 times more than Djibouti
% immunized 1-year-old children > Polio3	62 Ranked 158th.	90 Ranked 96th. 45% more than Djibouti
Malnutrition prevalence > Height for age > % of children under 5	23% Ranked 8th. 21 times more than United States	1.1% Ranked 17th.
Improved sanitation facilities > Rural > % of rural population with access	50% Ranked 92nd.	100% Ranked 10th. Twice as much as Djibouti
Improved sanitation facilities > Urban > % of urban population with access	88% Ranked 87th.	100% Ranked 13th. 14% more than Djibouti
Infant mortality rate > Male	62.63 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 36th. 9 times more than United States	6.72 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 169th.
Public health spending > % of government spending	14.15% Ranked 46th.	19.45% Ranked 6th. 37% more than Djibouti
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To save the woman's life	Legal	Legal
Nutrition > Prevalence of undernourishment > % of population	28% Ranked 21st. 6 times more than United States	5% Ranked 116th.
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > Urban > % of urban population with access	63% Ranked 129th.	100% Ranked 13th. 59% more than Djibouti
Disease prevention > Improved water source > % of population with access	92% Ranked 90th.	99% Ranked 48th. 8% more than Djibouti
Disease prevention > Improved water source > Urban > % of urban population with access	98% Ranked 80th.	100% Ranked 18th. 2% more than Djibouti
Immunisation > Immunization, DPT > % of children ages 12-23 months	81% Ranked 157th.	95% Ranked 85th. 17% more than Djibouti
Immunisation > Immunization, measles > % of children ages 12-23 months	83% Ranked 148th.	92% Ranked 107th. 11% more than Djibouti
Expenditure > Private > % of GDP	1.94% Ranked 115th.	8.52% Ranked 1st. 4 times more than Djibouti
Tuberculosis case detection rate > %, all forms	65% Ranked 142nd.	87% Ranked 42nd. 34% more than Djibouti
Health expenditure, public > % of government expenditure	14.15% Ranked 60th.	19.8% Ranked 12th. 40% more than Djibouti
Health expenditure, public > % of GDP	5.36% Ranked 53th.	8.2% Ranked 12th. 53% more than Djibouti
Improved water source > Urban > % of urban population with access	76% Ranked 166th.	100% Ranked 21st. 32% more than Djibouti
Improved water source > Rural > % of rural population with access	59% Ranked 128th.	100% Ranked 14th. 69% more than Djibouti
Immunization > DPT > % of children ages 12-23 months	71% Ranked 163th.	96% Ranked 58th. 35% more than Djibouti
Disease prevention > Immunisation against tetanus > % of children ages 12-23 months	89% Ranked 115th.	95% Ranked 76th. 7% more than Djibouti
Disease prevention > Immunisation > Measles > % of children ages 12-23 months	73% Ranked 153th.	92% Ranked 92nd. 26% more than Djibouti
Risk factors > Prevalence of HIV > Male > % ages 15-24	0.7% Ranked 38th. The same as United States	0.7% Ranked 39th.
Health services > Out-of-pocket health expenditure > % of private expenditure on health	98.63% Ranked 24th. 4 times more than United States	22.59% Ranked 179th.
Health spending > % of GDP	7.23% Ranked 63th.	15.68% Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Djibouti
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Males	53 Ranked 150th.	75 Ranked 28th. 42% more than Djibouti
Private expenditure on health as % of total expenditure on health	47.1% Ranked 79th.	55.1% Ranked 51st. 17% more than Djibouti
Expenditure > Public > % of GDP	4.36% Ranked 60th.	6.88% Ranked 21st. 58% more than Djibouti
Births attended by skilled health staff > % of total	60.6% Ranked 35th.	99% Ranked 8th. 63% more than Djibouti
Improved sanitation facilities > % of population with access	82% Ranked 71st.	100% Ranked 11th. 22% more than Djibouti
Tuberculosis treatment success rate > % of registered cases	79.56% Ranked 93th. 31% more than United States	60.73% Ranked 153th.
Pregnant women receiving prenatal care	67% Ranked 21st.	99% Ranked 1st. 48% more than Djibouti
Disease prevention > Tuberculosis treatment success rate > % of registered cases	81.49% Ranked 69th.	85.5% Ranked 43th. 5% more than Djibouti
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > % of population with access	56% Ranked 109th.	100% Ranked 13th. 79% more than Djibouti
Health services > External resources for health > % of total expenditure on health	12.89% Ranked 42nd.	0.0 Ranked 147th.
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions > % of total	50.13% Ranked 45th. 8 times more than United States	6.05% Ranked 149th.
Diseases > Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women > %	56.19% Ranked 13th. 10 times more than United States	5.7% Ranked 131st.
Private health spending > % of GDP	1.69% Ranked 121st.	8.54% Ranked 2nd. 5 times more than Djibouti
Nutrition > Prevalence of overweight > % of children under 5	8.4% Ranked 7th. 5% more than United States	8% Ranked 9th.
% immunized 1-year-old children > DPT3	62 Ranked 158th.	94 Ranked 75th. 52% more than Djibouti
Diseases > Total tetanus cases per million people	0.0 Ranked 125th.	0.0664 Ranked 116th.
Nutrition > Low-birthweight babies > % of births	10.2% Ranked 30th. 31% more than United States	7.8% Ranked 12th.
Public health spending > % of total health spending	76.64% Ranked 39th. 68% more than United States	45.54% Ranked 139th.
% of routine EPI vaccines financed by government > Total	85 Ranked 91st. 52% more than United States	56 Ranked 101st.
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Urban	99 Ranked 39th.	100 Ranked 10th. 1% more than Djibouti
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Foetal impairment	Illegal	Legal
Hunger and malnutrition > Underweight girls under 5	17% Ranked 1st. 17 times more than United States	1% Ranked 14th.
Diseases > Pertussis cases per million people	3.76 Ranked 71st.	29.01 Ranked 32nd. 8 times more than Djibouti
Births and maternity > Percent of births registered	89	>90
Diseases > Mumps cases	0.0 Ranked 91st.	715 Ranked 35th.
Diseases > Diabetes > Prevalence > % of population ages 20 to 79	6.3% Ranked 120th.	9.35% Ranked 60th. 48% more than Djibouti
Life expectancy > 95% range	(55.10-73.70)	(80.50-80.60)
Diseases > Prevalence of anemia among children > % of children under 5	65.83% Ranked 17th. 51 times more than United States	1.3% Ranked 10th.
Diseases > Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases > % of total	41.77% Ranked 146th.	86.57% Ranked 46th. 2 times more than Djibouti
Diseases > Female adults with HIV > % of population ages 15+ with HIV	57.7% Ranked 35th. 3 times more than United States	19.8% Ranked 137th.
Prevalence of HIV > Total > % of population ages 15-49	3.11% Ranked 28th. 5 times more than United States	0.6% Ranked 69th.
Contraceptive prevalence > % of women ages 15-49	9% Ranked 13th.	64.2% Ranked 7th. 7 times more than Djibouti
Immunization > Measles > % of children ages 12-23 months	65% Ranked 163th.	93% Ranked 83th. 43% more than Djibouti
Out-of-pocket health expenditure > % of total expenditure on health	31.62% Ranked 89th. 3 times more than United States	11.29% Ranked 169th.
Female adults with HIV > % of population ages 15+ with HIV	60% Ranked 12th. 2 times more than United States	25% Ranked 91st.
Health expenditure, private > % of GDP	2.51% Ranked 93th.	9.65% Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than Djibouti
Nutrition > Malnutrition prevalence > Height for age > % of children under 5	26.5% Ranked 6th. 7 times more than United States	3.9% Ranked 16th.
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > Rural > % of rural population with access	10% Ranked 147th.	99% Ranked 32nd. 10 times more than Djibouti
Risk factors > Female adults with HIV > % of population ages 15+ with HIV	58% Ranked 35th. 3 times more than United States	20.91% Ranked 125th.
Risk factors > Prevalence of HIV > Female > % ages 15-24	2.1% Ranked 20th. 7 times more than United States	0.3% Ranked 65th.
Risk factors > Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	620 Ranked 7th. 130 times more than United States	4.76 Ranked 179th.
Risk factors > Prevalence of HIV > Total > % of population ages 15-49	3.1% Ranked 20th. 5 times more than United States	0.6% Ranked 65th.
Public health spending > % of GDP	5.54% Ranked 43th.	7.14% Ranked 17th. 29% more than Djibouti
Drinking water availability %	100% Ranked 4th. The same as United States	100% Ranked 10th.

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