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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.
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.
Quality of health care system > Cost: Cost to you. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Argentina, Austria and 69 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 7 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, United Kingdom and 1 more country. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from October, 2010 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Cost to you". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Quality of health care system > Health care system index: Health Care Index is an estimation of the overall quality of the health care system, health care professionals, equipment, staff, doctors, cost, etc.
Infant mortality rate > Total: This entry gives the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year; included is the total death rate, and deaths by sex, male and female. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country.
Deaths > Percent deaths registered: Civil registration coverage of deaths (%).
Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman: Total fertility rate represents the number of children that would be born to a woman if she were to live to the end of her childbearing years and bear children in accordance with current age-specific fertility rates.
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita: An estimate of all people (adults and children) alive at yearend with HIV infection, whether or not they have developed symptoms of AIDS. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate: How many infants, out of 1000, who will die before attaining one year of age.
Life expectancy > Women: Life expectancy for women.
Quality of health care system > Skill and competence of medical staff: Skill and competency of medical staff. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Argentina, Austria and 69 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 7 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, United Kingdom and 1 more country. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from October, 2010 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with the skill and competency of the local medical staff?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
HIV AIDS > Adult prevalence rate: An estimate of the percentage of adults (aged 15-49) living with HIV/AIDS. The adult prevalence rate is calculated by dividing the estimated number of adults living with HIV/AIDS at yearend by the total adult population at yearend.
Quality of health care system > Short waiting times: Responsiveness (waitings) in medical institutions. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Argentina, Austria and 69 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 7 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, United Kingdom and 1 more country. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from October, 2010 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with the responsiveness (waitings) in medical institutions?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
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.
Quality of health care system > Modern equipment: Equipment for modern diagnosis and treatment. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Argentina, Austria and 69 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 7 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, United Kingdom and 1 more country. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from October, 2010 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Does hospitals have equipment for modern diagnosis and treatment?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Expenditure per capita > Current US$: Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditures as a ratio of total population. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Health expenditure per capita > Current US$: Health expenditure per capita (current US$). Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditures as a ratio of total population. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Births and maternity > Teenage birth rate: Percentage of females aged 15-19 who give birth, out of all females the same age in the country.
Quality of health care system > Accuracy and completeness in filling out reports: Accuracy and completeness in filling out reports. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Argentina, Austria and 69 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 7 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, United Kingdom and 1 more country. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from October, 2010 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied you with the accuracy and completeness in filling out reports?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Diseases > Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people: Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100,000 people). Incidence of tuberculosis is the estimated number of new pulmonary, smear positive, and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis cases. Incidence includes patients with HIV.
Births and maternity > Crude birth rate: Country's crude birth rate. The crude birth rate is the number of live births for every 1,000 people.
Births and maternity > Maternal death rate: Number of mothers who died giving birth, out of 100,000 births.
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."
Quality of health care system > Speed in delivering examinations and reports: Speed in completing examination and reports. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Argentina, Austria and 69 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 7 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, United Kingdom and 1 more country. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from October, 2010 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Speed in completing examination and reports?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Death rates > Men: Adult mortality rate is the probability of dying between the ages of 15 and 60--that is, the probability of a 15-year-old dying before reaching age 60, if subject to current age-specific mortality rates between those ages."
HIV AIDS > Deaths: An estimate of the number of adults and children who died of AIDS during a given calendar year.
Quality of health care system > Friendliness and courtesy of staff: Friendliness and courtesy of the staff. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Argentina, Austria and 69 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 7 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, United Kingdom and 1 more country. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from October, 2010 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Friendliness and courtesy of the staff?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Nutrition > Depth of hunger > Kilocalories per person per day: Depth of hunger or the intensity of food deprivation, indicates how much food-deprived people fall short of minimum food needs in terms of dietary energy. The food deficit, in kilocalories per person per day, is measured by comparing the average amount of dietary energy that undernourished people get from the foods they eat with the minimum amount of dietary energy they need to maintain body weight and undertake light activity. The depth of hunger is low when it is less than 200 kilocalories per person per day, and high when it is higher than 300 kilocalories per person per day."
Births and maternity > Number of births: Total number of live births. A live birth refers to a birth after which the baby shows signs of life, however, if the baby dies after showing signs of life, it is still considered a live birth.
Hunger and malnutrition > Children > Small children underweight: Percentage of all children under 5 that are moderately or severely underweight.
Life expectancy at birth > Total > Years: Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
HIV AIDS > Deaths > Per capita: An estimate of the number of adults and children who died of AIDS during a given calendar year. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Life expectancy > Male: Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Nurses and midwives > Per 1,000 people: Nurses and midwives (per 1,000 people). Nurses and midwives include professional nurses, professional midwives, auxiliary nurses, auxiliary midwives, enrolled nurses, enrolled midwives and other associated personnel, such as dental nurses and primary care nurses.
Quality of health care system > Convenient location: Convenience of location for you. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Argentina, Austria and 69 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 7 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, United Kingdom and 1 more country. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from October, 2010 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Convenience of location for you". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Access to sanitation: The percentage of the total population with access to sanitation facilities
Services, etc., value added > Current LCU: Services, etc., value added (current LCU). Services correspond to ISIC divisions 50-99. They include value added in wholesale and retail trade (including hotels and restaurants), transport, and government, financial, professional, and personal services such as education, health care, and real estate services. Also included are imputed bank service charges, import duties, and any statistical discrepancies noted by national compilers as well as discrepancies arising from rescaling. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The industrial origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are in current local currency.
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS per 1000: An estimate of all people (adults and children) alive at yearend with HIV infection, whether or not they have developed symptoms of AIDS. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Death rates > Infants: Infant mortality rate is the number of infants dying before reaching one year of age, per 1,000 live births in a given year."
Life expectancy at birth > Female: The average number of years to be lived by a females in this nation born in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. Life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages. It can also be thought of as indicating the potential return on investment in human capital and is necessary for the calculation of various actuarial measures.
Life expectancy > Female: Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Weeks of leave given: Maternity leave benefits.
Per capita total expenditure on health in international dollars: Per capita total expenditure on health in international dollars, 2002
Spending > Per person: Spending per capita (PPP) in $US 1998.
Malnutrition > Stunted children under 5: Stunted children under the age of 5 years as a percentage of all children under the age of 5. Stunted children are too small for their age (by two standard deviations or more from the median height of the reference population at their age). Stunting is frequently associated with malnutrition.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Both sexes: People living with HIV, 15-49 years old, percentage.
Diseases > Measles > Children immunised against measles: Percentage of children under 1 year old immunized against measles.
Life expectancy at birth > Male: The average number of years to be lived by amen in this nation born in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. The entry includes total population as well as the male and female components. Life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages. It can also be thought of as indicating the potential return on investment in human capital and is necessary for the calculation of various actuarial measures.
Suicide rate > Gender ratio: Suicide rates per 100,000 people
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.
Births and maternity > Number of births per thousand people: Total number of live births. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Intestinal diseases death rate: Death rate from intestinal infectious diseases
Units: Deaths/100,000 Population
Units: The final number is based on an aggregation of deaths recorded for WHO code B01 for all age groups by sex. These were then combined with UN Population Division population data for the country in that particular year. The death rates were standardized utilizing the age structure for the population of Canada. See page 22 of the2001 ESI report for more details on the methodology.
Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people: Incidence of tuberculosis is the estimated number of new pulmonary, smear positive, and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis cases.
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."
Diseases > Tuberculosis cases: Number of reported tuberbculosis cases.
Births and maternity > Births attended by skill personnel: Births attended by skilled health personnel, percentage.
Births and maternity > Caesarean birth rate: Percentage of live births that are delivered through a cesarean section, more commonly referred to as a c-section.
Contraception: % contraceptive prevalence 1995 - 2000. Data refer to married women aged 15-49, but the actual age range covered may vary across countries.
Diseases > Neonatal tetanus cases: Number of reported cases of tetanus in newborns.
Infant mortality rate > Female: This entry gives the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year; included is the total death rate, and deaths by sex, male and female. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country.
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.
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.
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Males: Healthy life expectancy at birth (years) 2002 - Males
Reproductive health > Lifetime risk of maternal death > 1 in > Rate varies by country: Life time risk of maternal death is the probability that a 15-year-old female will die eventually from a maternal cause assuming that current levels of fertility and mortality (including maternal mortality) do not change in the future, taking into account competing causes of death. "
HIV AIDS > Women living with aids 15-49: People living with HIV/AIDS, women (age 15-49)
Children living with AIDS per 1000: People living with HIV/AIDS, children (age 0-14). Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
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
Children living with AIDS: People living with HIV/AIDS, children (age 0-14)
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Females: Adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years per 1000 population).
Caesarian birth rate: Percent of births delivered by caesarean section.
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 > 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 > On request: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Economic or social reasons: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Diseases > Neonatal tetanus cases per million people: Number of reported cases of tetanus in newborns. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Diseases > Pertussis cases: Number of reported pertussis cases. Pertussis is commonly called whooping cough.
Diseases > Total tetanus cases: Number of all reported tetanus cases.
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.
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."
% of routine EPI vaccines financed by government > Total: Health - % of routine EPI vaccines financed by government 2002 - Total
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.
Mortality > Completeness of total death reporting > % of reported total deaths to estimated total deaths: Completeness of total death reporting is the number of total deaths reported by national statistics authorities to the United Nations Statistics Division's Demography Yearbook divided by the number of total deaths estimated by the United Nations Population Division.
Public health spending > % of total health spending: Public health expenditure consists of recurrent and capital spending from government (central and local) budgets, external borrowings and grants (including donations from international agencies and nongovernmental organisations), and social (or compulsory) health insurance funds. Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditure. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation."
Nutrition > Low-birthweight babies > % of births: Low-birthweight babies are newborns weighing less than 2,500 grams, with the measurement taken within the first hours of life, before significant postnatal weight loss has occurred."
Diseases > Total tetanus cases per million people: Number of all reported tetanus cases. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
% immunized 1-year-old children > DPT3: Health - % immunized 2002 1-year-old children - DPT3
Health expenditure, total > % of GDP: Health expenditure, total (% of GDP). Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditure. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation.
Nutrition > 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Health services > External resources for health > % of total expenditure on health: External resources for health are funds or services in kind that are provided by entities not part of the country in question. The resources may come from international organisations, other countries through bilateral arrangements, or foreign nongovernmental organisations. These resources are part of total health expenditure."
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > % of population with access: Access to improved sanitation facilities refers to the percentage of the population with at least adequate access to excreta disposal facilities that can effectively prevent human, animal, and insect contact with excreta. Improved facilities range from simple but protected pit latrines to flush toilets with a sewerage connection. To be effective, facilities must be correctly constructed and properly maintained."
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."
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.
% immunized 1-year-old children > HepB3: Health - % immunized 2002 1-year-old children - HepB3
Pregnant women receiving prenatal care: Pregnant women receiving prenatal care are the percentage of women attended at least once during pregnancy by skilled health personnel for reasons related to pregnancy.
Tuberculosis treatment success rate > % of registered cases: Tuberculosis treatment success rate is the percentage of new, registered smear-positive (infectious) cases that were cured or in which a full course of treatment was completed.
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.
Diseases > Overweight > Ratio of male to female BMI: Compares the ratio of male to female BMI by countries, according to data gathered by researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The BMI (Body Mass Index) measures how appropiate is the weight of an individual compared to their height. The calculation is made measuring your weight in kilograms and dividing it twice by your height measured in metres. A high BMI (25 or more) is usually associated with a risk of suffering diverse health problems.
Births attended by skilled health staff > % of total: Births attended by skilled health staff are the percentage of deliveries attended by personnel trained to give the necessary supervision, care, and advice to women during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period; to conduct deliveries on their own; and to care for newborns.
Expenditure > Public > % of GDP: Public health expenditure consists of recurrent and capital spending from government (central and local) budgets, external borrowings and grants (including donations from international agencies and nongovernmental organizations), and social (or compulsory) health insurance funds.
Births and maternity > Percent of births registered: Civil registration coverage of births (%).
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.
Diseases > Mumps cases: Number of reported mumps cases.
Life expectancy > 95% range: 95% range.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve physical health: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
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.
Diseases > Rubella cases: Number of reported rubella cases. Rubella is commonly called the German Measles.
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.
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.
Mortality > Completeness of infant death reporting > % of reported infant deaths to estimated infant deaths: Completeness of infant death reporting is the number of infant deaths reported by national statistics authorities to the United Nations Statistics Division's Demography Yearbook divided by the number of infant deaths estimated by the United Nations Population Division.
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Urban: Health - % of population using adequate sanitation facilities 2000 - Urban
Out-of-pocket expenditure as % of private health expenditure: Out-of-pocket expenditure on health as % of private expenditure on health, 2002
Malnutrition prevalence > Weight for age > % of children under 5: Prevalence of child malnutrition (weight for age) is the percentage of children under five whose weight for age is more than two standard deviations below the median reference standard for their age as established by the World Health Organization, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics. Figures are based on children under age three, four, and five years of age, depending on the country.
Diseases > 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.
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Males: Life expectancy at birth (years) 2003 - Males
Hunger and malnutrition > Underweight girls under 5: Prevalence of underweight children.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Foetal impairment: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
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.
Nutrition > % of under-fives suffering from stunting moderate & severe: Health - Nutrition - % of under-fives (1995-2002) suffering from: stunting moderate & severe
Prepaid plans as % of private expenditure on health: Prepaid plans as % of private expenditure on health, 2002
External resources for health as % of total expenditure on health: External resources for health as % of total expenditure on health, 2002
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions > % of total: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total). Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions include infectious and parasitic diseases, respiratory infections, and nutritional deficiencies such as underweight and stunting.
Improved sanitation facilities > Rural > % of rural population with access: Access to improved sanitation facilities refers to the percentage of the population with at least adequate access to excreta disposal facilities that can effectively prevent human, animal, and insect contact with excreta. Improved facilities range from simple but protected pit latrines to flush toilets with a sewerage connection. To be effective, facilities must be correctly constructed and properly maintained.
Reproductive health > Births attended by skilled health staff > % of total: Births attended by skilled health staff are the percentage of deliveries attended by personnel trained to give the necessary supervision, care, and advice to women during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period; to conduct deliveries on their own; and to care for newborns."
Infant mortality rate > Male: This entry gives the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year; included is the total death rate, and deaths by sex, male and female. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country.
Public health spending > % of government spending: Public health expenditure consists of recurrent and capital spending from government (central and local) budgets, external borrowings and grants (including donations from international agencies and nongovernmental organisations), and social (or compulsory) health insurance funds."
Private health spending > % of GDP: Private health expenditure includes direct household (out-of-pocket) spending, private insurance, charitable donations, and direct service payments by private corporations."
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.

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Birth rate > Crude > Per 1,000 people	22.17 per 1,000 people Ranked 83th. 58% more than United States	14 per 1,000 people Ranked 131st.
Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth	27.3 Ranked 23th.	28 Ranked 18th. 3% more than Ecuador
Births and maternity > Future births	233.29 Ranked 75th.	5,124.49 Ranked 4th. 22 times more than Ecuador
Births and maternity > Total fertility rate	1.83% Ranked 148th.	1.99% Ranked 33th. 9% more than Ecuador
Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population)	117 Ranked 125th.	133 Ranked 86th. 14% more than Ecuador
Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people	1.5 per 1,000 people Ranked 45th.	3.3 per 1,000 people Ranked 37th. 2 times more than Ecuador
Life expectancy > Men	73 years Ranked 15th.	76 years Ranked 30th. 4% more than Ecuador
Life expectancy at birth > Total population	75.73 years Ranked 81st.	78.37 years Ranked 47th. 3% more than Ecuador
Life expectancy at birth, female > Years	78.89 Ranked 58th.	81.1 Ranked 43th. 3% more than Ecuador
Life expectancy at birth, male > Years	73.08 Ranked 63th.	76.3 Ranked 42nd. 4% more than Ecuador
Life expectancy at birth, total > Years	75.92 Ranked 60th.	78.64 Ranked 40th. 4% more than Ecuador
Physicians > Per 1,000 people	1.48 per 1,000 people Ranked 56th.	2.3 per 1,000 people Ranked 31st. 55% more than Ecuador
Probability of reaching 65 > Male	69% Ranked 61st.	77.4% Ranked 32nd. 12% more than Ecuador
Quality of health care system > Cost	78.57 Ranked 2nd. 72% more than United States	45.81 Ranked 41st.
Quality of health care system > Health care system index	59.39 Ranked 2nd.	69.03 Ranked 23th. 16% more than Ecuador
Infant mortality rate > Total	19.65 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 97th. 3 times more than United States	6.06 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 171st.
Deaths > Percent deaths registered	75-89	90-100
Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman	2.67 births per woman Ranked 83th. 30% more than United States	2.05 births per woman Ranked 117th.
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita	1.63 per 1,000 people Ranked 62nd.	3.27 per 1,000 people Ranked 54th. Twice as much as Ecuador
Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate	19.8 Ranked 82nd. 3 times more than United States	6 Ranked 151st.
Life expectancy > Women	79 years Ranked 11th.	81 years Ranked 33th. 3% more than Ecuador
Quality of health care system > Skill and competence of medical staff	60.71 Ranked 2nd.	74.69 Ranked 16th. 23% more than Ecuador
HIV AIDS > Adult prevalence rate	0.4% Ranked 76th.	0.6% Ranked 62nd. 50% more than Ecuador
Quality of health care system > Short waiting times	32.14 Ranked 2nd.	60.5 Ranked 10th. 88% more than Ecuador
Health services > Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people	0.6 Ranked 29th.	3.1 Ranked 37th. 5 times more than Ecuador
Diseases > Overweight > Average Body Mass Index (BMI)	25.58 Ranked 42nd.	27.82 Ranked 5th. 9% more than Ecuador
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS	37,000 Ranked 63th.	1.2 million Ranked 8th. 32 times more than Ecuador
Adolescent fertility rate > Births per 1,000 women ages 15-19	83.48 births Ranked 45th. 68% more than United States	49.83 births Ranked 83th.
Probability of reaching 65 > Female	77.3% Ranked 75th.	85.7% Ranked 33th. 11% more than Ecuador
Quality of health care system > Modern equipment	66.67 Ranked 2nd.	95.58 Ranked 11th. 43% more than Ecuador
Expenditure per capita > Current US$	127.3$ Ranked 98th.	6,096.2$ Ranked 1st. 48 times more than Ecuador
Health expenditure per capita > Current US$	$331.51 Ranked 94th.	$8,607.88 Ranked 4th. 26 times more than Ecuador
Births and maternity > Teenage birth rate	99.6 Ranked 14th. 3 times more than United States	34.2 Ranked 18th.
Quality of health care system > Accuracy and completeness in filling out reports	39.29 Ranked 2nd.	74.35 Ranked 11th. 89% more than Ecuador
Diseases > Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	59 Ranked 98th. 16 times more than United States	3.6 Ranked 196th.
Births and maternity > Crude birth rate	24.2 Ranked 10th. 79% more than United States	13.5 Ranked 24th.
Births and maternity > Maternal death rate	110 per 100,000 live births Ranked 64th. 5 times more than United States	21 per 100,000 live births Ranked 131st.
Maternal mortality	160 per 100,000 Ranked 51st. 20 times more than United States	8 per 100,000 Ranked 119th.
Health services > Physicians > Per 1,000 people	1.48 Ranked 56th.	2.67 Ranked 13th. 80% more than Ecuador
Services, etc., value added > Current LCU per capita	2,765.97 Ranked 98th.	36,945.6 Ranked 65th. 13 times more than Ecuador
Death rates > Children under 5	24.2 Ranked 86th. 3 times more than United States	7.8 Ranked 139th.
Death rates > Women	87.15 Ranked 106th. 7% more than United States	81.46 Ranked 121st.
Quality of health care system > Speed in delivering examinations and reports	53.57 Ranked 2nd.	69.57 Ranked 14th. 30% more than Ecuador
Death rates > Men	165.78 Ranked 92nd. 17% more than United States	141.23 Ranked 129th.
HIV AIDS > Deaths	2,200 Ranked 54th.	17,000 Ranked 18th. 8 times more than Ecuador
Quality of health care system > Friendliness and courtesy of staff	50 Ranked 2nd.	74.92 Ranked 11th. 50% more than Ecuador
Nutrition > Depth of hunger > Kilocalories per person per day	90 Ranked 150th.	100 Ranked 147th. 11% more than Ecuador
Births and maternity > Number of births	303,759 Ranked 6th.	4.13 million Ranked 1st. 14 times more than Ecuador
Hunger and malnutrition > Children > Small children underweight	6.2% Ranked 11th. 15% more than United States	5.4% Ranked 12th.
Life expectancy at birth > Total > Years	74.67 years Ranked 55th.	77.71 years Ranked 34th. 4% more than Ecuador
HIV AIDS > Deaths > Per capita	0.132 per 1,000 people Ranked 55th. 3 times more than United States	0.048 per 1,000 people Ranked 65th.
Life expectancy > Male	72.24 Ranked 58th.	76 Ranked 34th. 5% more than Ecuador
Nurses and midwives > Per 1,000 people	1.98 Ranked 80th.	9.81 Ranked 14th. 5 times more than Ecuador
Quality of health care system > Convenient location	75 Ranked 2nd.	80.1 Ranked 12th. 7% more than Ecuador
Access to sanitation	94% Ranked 43th.	100% Ranked 6th. 6% more than Ecuador
Services, etc., value added > Current LCU	42.85 billion Ranked 74th.	11.51 trillion Ranked 21st. 269 times more than Ecuador
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS per 1000	2.51 Ranked 72nd.	3.91 Ranked 61st. 56% more than Ecuador
Death rates > Infants	20.4 Ranked 86th. 3 times more than United States	6.8 Ranked 139th.
Life expectancy at birth > Female	78.82 years Ranked 82nd.	80.93 years Ranked 52nd. 3% more than Ecuador
Life expectancy > Female	78.17 Ranked 56th.	81 Ranked 34th. 4% more than Ecuador
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Weeks of leave given	52 Ranked 99th. The same as United States	52 Ranked 83th.
Per capita total expenditure on health in international dollars	197 Ranked 111th.	5,274 Ranked 1st. 27 times more than Ecuador
Spending > Per person	59 Ranked 83th.	4,271 Ranked 1st. 72 times more than Ecuador
Malnutrition > Stunted children under 5	29% Ranked 8th. 7 times more than United States	3.9% Ranked 16th.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Both sexes	0.4% Ranked 80th.	0.7% Ranked 56th. 75% more than Ecuador
Diseases > Measles > Children immunised against measles	98% Ranked 48th. 9% more than United States	90% Ranked 119th.
Life expectancy at birth > Male	72.79 years Ranked 82nd.	75.92 years Ranked 44th. 4% more than Ecuador
Suicide rate > Gender ratio	1.9 per 100,000 people Ranked 69th.	4.5 per 100,000 people Ranked 18th. 2 times more than Ecuador
Life expectancy at birth > Female > Years	77.69 years Ranked 53th.	80.67 years Ranked 35th. 4% more than Ecuador
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population	61.9 Ranked 73th.	69.3 Ranked 29th. 12% more than Ecuador
Life expectancy > 95 percent range	(78.90-80.60)	(80.50-80.60)
Diseases > Cardiovascular death rate (per 100,000 population)	186 Ranked 158th. 4% more than United States	179 Ranked 162nd.
Health services > Nurses and midwives > Per 1,000 people	1.66 Ranked 11th.	9.81 Ranked 3rd. 6 times more than Ecuador
Health spending per capita	200.35 Ranked 97th.	7,284.7 Ranked 4th. 36 times more than Ecuador
Reproductive health > Pregnant women receiving prenatal care	84.2% Ranked 21st.	99% Ranked 1st. 18% more than Ecuador
Diseases > Overweight > Female Body Mass Index (BMI)	25.06 Ranked 35th.	27 Ranked 10th. 8% more than Ecuador
Life expectancy at birth > Male > Years	71.79 years Ranked 56th.	74.89 years Ranked 36th. 4% more than Ecuador
Tuberculosis cases > Per 100,000	94 Ranked 59th. 47 times more than United States	2 Ranked 165th.
Deaths > Deaths from injuries (per 100,000 population)	83 Ranked 74th. 66% more than United States	50 Ranked 122nd.
HIV AIDS > Deaths per 1000	0.149 Ranked 54th. 3 times more than United States	0.0554 Ranked 59th.
Survival rate > To age 65 > Men	75.56 Ranked 64th.	83.35 Ranked 27th. 10% more than Ecuador
Drug access	0.0 Ranked 160th.	95% Ranked 15th.
Infant mortality > Female babies	20.8 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 99th. 3 times more than United States	6.8 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 155th.
Deaths > Noncommunicable disease mortality rate	484 Ranked 147th. 8% more than United States	450 Ranked 156th.
Survival rate > To age 65 > Women	85.41 Ranked 64th.	88.79 Ranked 42nd. 4% more than Ecuador
Health services > Health expenditure per capita > PPP > Constant 2005 international $	$434.06 Ranked 86th.	$7,289.82 Ranked 1st. 17 times more than Ecuador
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population	71 Ranked 83th.	77 Ranked 30th. 8% more than Ecuador
Diseases > Overweight > Male Body Mass Index (BMI)	26.09 Ranked 59th.	28.64 Ranked 6th. 10% more than Ecuador
Births and maternity > Number of births per thousand people	23.77 Ranked 10th. 77% more than United States	13.46 Ranked 23th.
Intestinal diseases death rate	14.28% Ranked 68th. 94% more than United States	7.35% Ranked 84th.
Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	131.02 per 100,000 people Ranked 71st. 29 times more than United States	4.53 per 100,000 people Ranked 193th.
Life expectancy > Inequality adjusted index	0.754 Ranked 74th.	0.863 Ranked 33th. 14% more than Ecuador
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Both sexes	122 Ranked 98th. 53% more than United States	80 Ranked 145th.
Dependency ratio per 100	61 Ranked 85th. 20% more than United States	51 Ranked 125th.
Medical staff > Dental staff (per 10,000 people)	2	16
Smoking rate > Women	5 Ranked 83th.	19 Ranked 47th. 4 times more than Ecuador
Diseases > Tuberculosis cases	3,448 Ranked 61st.	4,864 Ranked 54th. 41% more than Ecuador
Births and maternity > Births attended by skill personnel	98.2% Ranked 25th.	99% Ranked 16th. 1% more than Ecuador
Births and maternity > Caesarean birth rate	26% Ranked 25th.	31% Ranked 13th. 19% more than Ecuador
Contraception	66% Ranked 18th.	76% Ranked 8th. 15% more than Ecuador
Diseases > Neonatal tetanus cases	2 Ranked 60th.	0.0 Ranked 99th.
Infant mortality rate > Female	16.11 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 100th. 3 times more than United States	5.37 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 171st.
Hunger and malnutrition > Underweight boys under 5	11% Ranked 30th. 6 times more than United States	2% Ranked 14th.
Tobacco > Male smoking rate	23.9 Ranked 107th.	26.3 Ranked 95th. 10% more than Ecuador
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Aged over 15	22000	1200000
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Rape or incest	Legal	Legal
Diseases > Measles cases	0.0 Ranked 165th.	30 Ranked 69th.
Life expectancy > Date of information	2006 est.	2006 est.
Tobacco > Female smoking rate	5.8 Ranked 81st.	21.5 Ranked 43th. 4 times more than Ecuador
Reproductive health > Maternal mortality ratio > Modeled estimate > Per 100,000 live births	140 Ranked 59th. 6 times more than United States	24 Ranked 116th.
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Females	64.1 Ranked 73th.	71.3 Ranked 29th. 11% more than Ecuador
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Males	122 Ranked 98th. 53% more than United States	80 Ranked 145th.
Diseases > Tuberculosis cases per million people	241.65 Ranked 75th. 15 times more than United States	16.15 Ranked 162nd.
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Males	59.8 Ranked 76th.	67.2 Ranked 29th. 12% more than Ecuador
Reproductive health > Lifetime risk of maternal death > 1 in > Rate varies by country	270 Ranked 103th.	2,100 Ranked 47th. 8 times more than Ecuador
HIV AIDS > Women living with aids 15-49	0.3 Ranked 73th.	0.61 Ranked 54th. 2 times more than Ecuador
Children living with AIDS per 1000	0.0497 Ranked 57th. 44% more than United States	0.0345 Ranked 61st.
Births and maternity > Future births per million people	21.73 Ranked 79th. 58% more than United States	13.79 Ranked 135th.
Spending > Public	1.7%	5.7% (1999)
Disease prevention > Tuberculosis case detection rate > All forms	50% Ranked 141st.	86.96% Ranked 50th. 74% more than Ecuador
Total fertility rate	2.7 Ranked 89th. 29% more than United States	2.1 Ranked 118th.
Infant mortality > Male babies	28.8 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 94th. 4 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	Legal	Legal
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Females	74 Ranked 80th.	80 Ranked 32nd. 8% more than Ecuador
Children living with AIDS	660 Ranked 60th.	10,000 Ranked 34th. 15 times more than Ecuador
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Females	122 Ranked 98th. 53% more than United States	80 Ranked 145th.
Caesarian birth rate	19% Ranked 4th.	23% Ranked 2nd. 21% more than Ecuador
Respiratory disease child death rate	32.80	40.43 (est)
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Women > Aged above 14	12000	300000
Diseases > Mumps cases per million people	33.29 Ranked 45th. 14 times more than United States	2.37 Ranked 74th.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > On request	Illegal	Legal
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Economic or social reasons	Illegal	Legal
Diseases > Neonatal tetanus cases per million people	0.14 Ranked 54th.	0.0 Ranked 98th.
Diseases > Pertussis cases	14 Ranked 86th.	8,739 Ranked 3rd. 624 times more than Ecuador
Diseases > Total tetanus cases	15 Ranked 52nd.	20 Ranked 42nd. 33% more than Ecuador
Probability of dying before 5 > Females	33 per 1,000 people Ranked 93th. 4 times more than United States	8 per 1,000 people Ranked 152nd.
Per capita government expenditure on health in international dollars	71 Ranked 125th.	2,368 Ranked 5th. 33 times more than Ecuador
Spending > Private	2% Ranked 75th.	7.1% Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than Ecuador
Nutrition > Malnutrition prevalence > Height for age > % of children under 5	29% Ranked 7th. 7 times more than United States	3.9% Ranked 16th.
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > Rural > % of rural population with access	84% Ranked 72nd.	99% Ranked 32nd. 18% more than Ecuador
Risk factors > Female adults with HIV > % of population ages 15+ with HIV	28.4% Ranked 89th. 36% more than United States	20.91% Ranked 125th.
Risk factors > Prevalence of HIV > Female > % ages 15-24	0.2% Ranked 81st.	0.3% Ranked 65th. 50% more than Ecuador
Risk factors > Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	71.88 Ranked 86th. 15 times more than United States	4.76 Ranked 179th.
Risk factors > Prevalence of HIV > Total > % of population ages 15-49	0.3% Ranked 85th.	0.6% Ranked 65th. Twice as much as Ecuador
Public health spending > % of GDP	2.28% Ranked 132nd.	7.14% Ranked 17th. 3 times more than Ecuador
% of routine EPI vaccines financed by government > Total	100 Ranked 68th. 79% more than United States	56 Ranked 101st.
Drinking water availability %	85% Ranked 75th.	100% Ranked 10th. 18% more than Ecuador
Private expenditure on health as % of total expenditure on health	64% Ranked 28th. 16% more than United States	55.1% Ranked 51st.
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Total	86 Ranked 69th.	100 Ranked 8th. 16% more than Ecuador
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Rural	75 Ranked 70th.	100 Ranked 9th. 33% more than Ecuador
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Rural	74 Ranked 67th.	100 Ranked 8th. 35% more than Ecuador
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Urban	90 Ranked 100th.	100 Ranked 12th. 11% more than Ecuador
Births with health staff	69% Ranked 66th.	99% Ranked 17th. 43% more than Ecuador
Mortality > Completeness of total death reporting > % of reported total deaths to estimated total deaths	84.9% Ranked 31st.	100% Ranked 1st. 18% more than Ecuador
Public health spending > % of total health spending	39.09% Ranked 153th.	45.54% Ranked 139th. 17% more than Ecuador
Nutrition > Low-birthweight babies > % of births	10% Ranked 16th. 28% more than United States	7.8% Ranked 12th.
Diseases > Total tetanus cases per million people	1.05 Ranked 54th. 16 times more than United States	0.0664 Ranked 116th.
% immunized 1-year-old children > DPT3	89 Ranked 103th.	94 Ranked 75th. 6% more than Ecuador
Health expenditure, total > % of GDP	7.26% Ranked 77th.	17.85% Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than Ecuador
Nutrition > Prevalence of overweight > % of children under 5	5.1% Ranked 14th.	8% Ranked 9th. 57% more than Ecuador
Prevalence of undernourishment > % of population	6% Ranked 102nd. 2 times more than United States	2.5% Ranked 144th.
Improved water source > % of population with access	94% Ranked 69th.	100% Ranked 15th. 6% more than Ecuador
Smoking prevalence > Males > % of adults	45.5% Ranked 2nd. 89% more than United States	24.1% Ranked 28th.
Diseases > Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women > %	37.81% Ranked 45th. 7 times more than United States	5.7% Ranked 131st.
Out-of-pocket health expenditure > % of private expenditure on health	85.4% Ranked 100th. 4 times more than United States	23.8% Ranked 180th.
Nutrition > % of under-fives suffering from underweight moderate & severe	15 Ranked 64th. 15 times more than United States	1 Ranked 136th.
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Total	85 Ranked 78th.	100 Ranked 10th. 18% more than Ecuador
Total expenditure on health as % of GDP	4.8% Ranked 131st.	14.6% Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Ecuador
% immunized 1-year-old children > Measles	80 Ranked 120th.	91 Ranked 80th. 14% more than Ecuador
Tuberculosis cases detected under DOTS	27.64% Ranked 161st.	85.12% Ranked 33th. 3 times more than Ecuador
% immunized 1-year-old children > Polio3	90 Ranked 101st. The same as United States	90 Ranked 96th.
Cause of death, by injury > % of total	14.99% Ranked 12th. 2 times more than United States	7.38% Ranked 93th.
Malnutrition prevalence > Height for age > % of children under 5	26.4% Ranked 10th. 24 times more than United States	1.1% Ranked 17th.
Health services > External resources for health > % of total expenditure on health	0.8% Ranked 99th.	0.0 Ranked 147th.
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > % of population with access	92% Ranked 69th.	100% Ranked 13th. 9% more than Ecuador
Disease prevention > Tuberculosis treatment success rate > % of registered cases	75.44% Ranked 86th.	85.5% Ranked 43th. 13% more than Ecuador
Improved sanitation facilities > Urban > % of urban population with access	94% Ranked 72nd.	100% Ranked 13th. 6% more than Ecuador
% immunized 1-year-old children > HepB3	85 Ranked 67th.	88 Ranked 60th. 4% more than Ecuador
Pregnant women receiving prenatal care	84.2% Ranked 12th.	99% Ranked 1st. 18% more than Ecuador
Tuberculosis treatment success rate > % of registered cases	84.51% Ranked 61st. 39% more than United States	60.73% Ranked 153th.
Improved sanitation facilities > % of population with access	89% Ranked 60th.	100% Ranked 11th. 12% more than Ecuador
Diseases > Overweight > Ratio of male to female BMI	1.04 Ranked 116th.	1.06 Ranked 76th. 2% more than Ecuador
Births attended by skilled health staff > % of total	74.7% Ranked 19th.	99% Ranked 8th. 33% more than Ecuador
Expenditure > Public > % of GDP	2.24% Ranked 132nd.	6.88% Ranked 21st. 3 times more than Ecuador
Births and maternity > Percent of births registered	85	>90
Diseases > Rubella cases per million people	0.0 Ranked 147th.	0.0365 Ranked 103th.
Diseases > Mumps cases	475 Ranked 38th.	715 Ranked 35th. 51% more than Ecuador
Life expectancy > 95% range	(78.90-80.60)	(80.50-80.60)
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve physical health	Legal	Legal
Immunisation > Immunization, DPT > % of children ages 12-23 months	99% Ranked 22nd. 4% more than United States	95% Ranked 85th.
Immunisation > Immunization, measles > % of children ages 12-23 months	94% Ranked 89th. 2% more than United States	92% Ranked 107th.
Diseases > Rubella cases	0.0 Ranked 150th.	11 Ranked 70th.
Prevalence of HIV > Total > % of population ages 15-49	0.29% Ranked 87th.	0.6% Ranked 69th. 2 times more than Ecuador
Contraceptive prevalence > % of women ages 15-49	72.7% Ranked 3rd. 13% more than United States	64.2% Ranked 7th.
Immunization > Measles > % of children ages 12-23 months	93% Ranked 85th. The same as United States	93% Ranked 83th.
Tuberculosis case detection rate > %, all forms	60% Ranked 158th.	87% Ranked 42nd. 45% more than Ecuador
Health expenditure, public > % of government expenditure	6.2% Ranked 166th.	19.8% Ranked 12th. 3 times more than Ecuador
Health expenditure, public > % of GDP	2.98% Ranked 117th.	8.2% Ranked 12th. 3 times more than Ecuador
Improved water source > Urban > % of urban population with access	97% Ranked 96th.	100% Ranked 21st. 3% more than Ecuador
Improved water source > Rural > % of rural population with access	89% Ranked 66th.	100% Ranked 14th. 12% more than Ecuador
Immunization > DPT > % of children ages 12-23 months	94% Ranked 82nd.	96% Ranked 58th. 2% more than Ecuador
Mortality > Completeness of infant death reporting > % of reported infant deaths to estimated infant deaths	58.79% Ranked 27th.	100% Ranked 2nd. 70% more than Ecuador
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Urban	92 Ranked 82nd.	100 Ranked 10th. 9% more than Ecuador
Out-of-pocket expenditure as % of private health expenditure	88.4% Ranked 98th. 3 times more than United States	25.4% Ranked 180th.
Malnutrition prevalence > Weight for age > % of children under 5	11.6% Ranked 43th. 7 times more than United States	1.6% Ranked 20th.
Diseases > Pertussis cases per million people	0.981 Ranked 90th.	29.01 Ranked 32nd. 30 times more than Ecuador
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Males	68 Ranked 86th.	75 Ranked 28th. 10% more than Ecuador
Hunger and malnutrition > Underweight girls under 5	12% Ranked 27th. 12 times more than United States	1% Ranked 14th.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Foetal impairment	Illegal	Legal
Smoking prevalence > Females > % of adults	17.4% Ranked 1st.	19.2% Ranked 13th. 10% more than Ecuador
Expenditure > Total > % of GDP	5.5% Ranked 108th.	15.4% Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Ecuador
Nutrition > % of under-fives suffering from stunting moderate & severe	27 Ranked 50th. 14 times more than United States	2 Ranked 130th.
Prepaid plans as % of private expenditure on health	2.3% Ranked 78th.	65.7% Ranked 4th. 29 times more than Ecuador
External resources for health as % of total expenditure on health	0.9% Ranked 105th.	0.0 Ranked 146th.
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions > % of total	19.87% Ranked 84th. 3 times more than United States	6.05% Ranked 149th.
Improved sanitation facilities > Rural > % of rural population with access	82% Ranked 58th.	100% Ranked 10th. 22% more than Ecuador
Reproductive health > Births attended by skilled health staff > % of total	98.2% Ranked 35th.	99.3% Ranked 17th. 1% more than Ecuador
Infant mortality rate > Male	23.02 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 95th. 3 times more than United States	6.72 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 169th.
Public health spending > % of government spending	7.41% Ranked 146th.	19.45% Ranked 6th. 3 times more than Ecuador
Private health spending > % of GDP	3.56% Ranked 37th.	8.54% Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Ecuador
Health expenditure, public > % of total health expenditure	41.01% Ranked 150th.	45.94% Ranked 138th. 12% more than Ecuador

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