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Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population): The number of people that will die from cancer out of 100,000 people the same age. The number is not an accurate telling of the country's cancer rate, but rather how fatal cancer is in each country.
Cardiovascular death rate (per 100,000 population): The number of people that will die from cardiovascular diseases out of 100,000 people the same age. The number is not an accurate telling of the country's cardiovascular disease rate, but rather how fatal cardiovascular diseases are in each country.
Cholera cases: Total number of cholera cases reported in the country.
HIV AIDS > AIDS deaths: AIDS deaths.
HIV AIDS > AIDS deaths per million people: AIDS deaths. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
HIV AIDS > AIDS orphans: AIDS Orphans.
HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Both sexes: People living with HIV, 15-49 years old, percentage.
Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people: Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100,000 people). Incidence of tuberculosis is the estimated number of new pulmonary, smear positive, and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis cases. Incidence includes patients with HIV.
Measles > Children immunised against measles: Percentage of children under 1 year old immunized against measles.
Obesity > Female obesity rate: Percentage of females older than 14 who are obese, meaning their Body Mass Index (BMI) exceeds 30.
Obesity > Obesity rate (men): Percentage of males aged over 15 years who are obese. The World Health Organization defines obesity as a body mass index over 30. The average BMI is 18.5 to 24.9.
Overweight > Average Body Mass Index (BMI): Countries compared by average BMI (combining male and female population), according to data gathered by researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The BMI (Body Mass Index) measures how appropiate is the weight of an individual compared to their height. The calculation is made measuring your weight in kilograms and dividing it twice by your height measured in metres. A high BMI (25 or more) is usually associated with a risk of suffering diverse health problems.
Overweight > Female Body Mass Index (BMI): Countries compared by average female BMI, according to data gathered by researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The BMI (Body Mass Index) measures how appropiate is the weight of an individual compared to their height. The calculation is made measuring your weight in kilograms and dividing it twice by your height measured in metres. A high BMI (25 or more) is usually associated with a risk of suffering diverse health problems.
Overweight > Male Body Mass Index (BMI): Countries compared by average male BMI, according to data gathered by researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The BMI (Body Mass Index) measures how appropiate is the weight of an individual compared to their height. The calculation is made measuring your weight in kilograms and dividing it twice by your height measured in metres. A high BMI (25 or more) is usually associated with a risk of suffering diverse health problems.
Tuberculosis cases: Number of reported tuberbculosis cases.
Children > 0-14 living with HIV per 1000: Children (0-14) living with HIV. Children living with HIV refers to the number of children ages 0-14 who are infected with HIV. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Leprosy cases: Number of reported Leprosy cases.
Neonatal tetanus cases: Number of reported cases of tetanus in newborns.
Meningitis cases per million people: Number of reported meningitis cases. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Aged over 15: Population with HIV/AIDS (estimate).
Measles cases: Number of reported measles cases.
Meningitis cases: Number of reported meningitis cases.
Influenza > 2009 flu pandemic, Confirmed cases: Confirmed cases of 2009 flu pandemic.
Tuberculosis cases per million people: Number of reported tuberbculosis cases. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Obesity > Obesity rate (women): Percentage of females aged over 15 years who are obese. The World Health Organization defines obesity as a body mass index over 30. The average BMI is 18.5 to 24.9.
HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Women > Aged above 14: Population with HIV/AIDS (estimate).
Neonatal tetanus cases per million people: Number of reported cases of tetanus in newborns. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Cholera cases per million people: Total number of cholera cases reported in the country. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Leprosy cases per million people: Number of reported Leprosy cases. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Total tetanus cases: Number of all reported tetanus cases.
Pertussis cases: Number of reported pertussis cases. Pertussis is commonly called whooping cough.
HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Women: HIV prevalence rate, women 15-49 years old, in national based surveys.
Prevalence of HIV, male > % ages 15-24: Prevalence of HIV, male (% ages 15-24). Prevalence of HIV is the percentage of people who are infected with HIV. Youth rates are as a percentage of the relevant age group.
Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women > %: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%). Prevalence of anemia, pregnant women, is the percentage of pregnant women whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter at sea level.
HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Men: HIV prevalence rate, men 15-49 years old, in national based surveys.
Total tetanus cases per million people: Number of all reported tetanus cases. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Rubella cases: Number of reported rubella cases. Rubella is commonly called the German Measles.
HIV AIDS > Percent of 15-24 year olds with comprehensive correct knowledge of AIDS > Women: Women 15-24 years old with comprehensive correct knowledge of HIV/AIDS, percentage.
HIV AIDS > Percent of 15-24 year olds with comprehensive correct knowledge of AIDS > Men: Men 15-24 years old with comprehensive correct knowledge of HIV/AIDS, percentage.
HIV AIDS > Condom use during high risk sex > Women: Percentage of females 15-24 years old who used a condom the last time they had sex with a non-cohabiting, non-marital partner in the past year.
HIV AIDS > Condom use during high risk sex > Men: Percentage of males 15-24 years old who used a condom the last time they had sex with a non-cohabiting, non-marital partner in the past year.
Rubella cases per million people: Number of reported rubella cases. Rubella is commonly called the German Measles. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
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.
HIV AIDS > AIDS orphans per thousand people: AIDS Orphans. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Children > 0-14 living with HIV: Children (0-14) living with HIV. Children living with HIV refers to the number of children ages 0-14 who are infected with HIV.
Prevalence of HIV, female > % ages 15-24: Prevalence of HIV, female (% ages 15-24). Prevalence of HIV is the percentage of people who are infected with HIV. Youth rates are as a percentage of the relevant age group.
HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Women per million people: HIV prevalence rate, women 15-49 years old, in national based surveys. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Diabetes > Prevalence > % of population ages 20 to 79: Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79). Diabetes prevalence refers to the percentage of people ages 20-79 who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Prevalence of anemia among children > % of children under 5: Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children under 5). Prevalence of anemia, children under age 5, is the percentage of children under age 5 whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter at sea level.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases > % of total: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total). Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Non-communicable diseases include cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, skin diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital anomalies.
Female adults with HIV > % of population ages 15+ with HIV: Female adults with HIV (% of population ages 15+ with HIV). Prevalence of HIV is the percentage of people who are infected with HIV. Female rate is as a percentage of the total population ages 15+ who are living with HIV.
Antiretroviral therapy coverage > % of people with advanced HIV infection: Antiretroviral therapy coverage (% of people with advanced HIV infection). Antiretroviral therapy coverage indicates the percentage of adults and children with advanced HIV infection currently receiving antiretroviral therapy among the estimated number of people needing antiretroviral therapy based on WHO 2010 guidelines.
Overweight > Ratio of male to female BMI: Compares the ratio of male to female BMI by countries, according to data gathered by researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The BMI (Body Mass Index) measures how appropiate is the weight of an individual compared to their height. The calculation is made measuring your weight in kilograms and dividing it twice by your height measured in metres. A high BMI (25 or more) is usually associated with a risk of suffering diverse health problems.
Measles cases per million people: Number of reported measles cases. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Men per million people: HIV prevalence rate, men 15-49 years old, in national based surveys. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.

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STAT	Ghana	Nigeria
Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population)	127 Ranked 101st.	158 Ranked 32nd. 24% more than Ghana
Cardiovascular death rate (per 100,000 population)	343 Ranked 104th.	417 Ranked 54th. 22% more than Ghana
Cholera cases	179 Ranked 26th.	1,661 Ranked 15th. 9 times more than Ghana
HIV AIDS > AIDS deaths	9,200 Ranked 2nd. 21% more than Nigeria	7,600 Ranked 3rd.
HIV AIDS > AIDS deaths per million people	548.9 Ranked 22nd. 7 times more than Nigeria	77.48 Ranked 51st.
HIV AIDS > AIDS orphans	192,160 Ranked 13th.	2.2 million Ranked 2nd. 11 times more than Ghana
HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Both sexes	1.5% Ranked 32nd.	3.7% Ranked 17th. 2 times more than Ghana
Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	72 Ranked 87th.	108 Ranked 66th. 50% more than Ghana
Measles > Children immunised against measles	91% Ranked 114th. 28% more than Nigeria	71% Ranked 168th.
Obesity > Female obesity rate	8% Ranked 12th. 33% more than Nigeria	6% Ranked 13th.
Obesity > Obesity rate (men)	8.1% Ranked 13th. 40% more than Nigeria	5.8% Ranked 15th.
Overweight > Average Body Mass Index (BMI)	23.15 Ranked 114th. 1% more than Nigeria	22.88 Ranked 122nd.
Overweight > Female Body Mass Index (BMI)	21.65 Ranked 130th.	21.77 Ranked 125th. 1% more than Ghana
Overweight > Male Body Mass Index (BMI)	24.64 Ranked 104th. 3% more than Nigeria	23.98 Ranked 112th.
Tuberculosis cases	7,429 Ranked 41st.	44,016 Ranked 10th. 6 times more than Ghana
Children > 0-14 living with HIV per 1000	1.1 Ranked 32nd.	2.55 Ranked 20th. 2 times more than Ghana
Leprosy cases	594 Ranked 19th.	4,665 Ranked 4th. 8 times more than Ghana
Neonatal tetanus cases	10 Ranked 39th.	163 Ranked 7th. 16 times more than Ghana
Meningitis cases per million people	17.44 Ranked 11th.	44.34 Ranked 8th. 3 times more than Ghana
HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Aged over 15	300000	2600000
Measles cases	6 Ranked 92nd.	2,613 Ranked 12th. 436 times more than Ghana
Meningitis cases	403 Ranked 8th.	6,704 Ranked 2nd. 17 times more than Ghana
Influenza > 2009 flu pandemic, Confirmed cases	676 Ranked 27th. 61 times more than Nigeria	11 Ranked 54th.
Tuberculosis cases per million people	329.8 Ranked 59th. 10% more than Nigeria	299.05 Ranked 67th.
Obesity > Obesity rate (women)	8.1% Ranked 13th. 40% more than Nigeria	5.8% Ranked 15th.
HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Women > Aged above 14	180000	1600000
Neonatal tetanus cases per million people	0.444 Ranked 45th.	1.11 Ranked 32nd. 2 times more than Ghana
Cholera cases per million people	7.95 Ranked 31st.	11.28 Ranked 27th. 42% more than Ghana
Leprosy cases per million people	26.37 Ranked 38th.	31.69 Ranked 32nd. 20% more than Ghana
Total tetanus cases	1,027 Ranked 6th. 6 times more than Nigeria	163 Ranked 15th.
Pertussis cases	487 Ranked 29th.	12,573 Ranked 2nd. 26 times more than Ghana
HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Women	2.7 Ranked 2nd.	4 Ranked 3rd. 48% more than Ghana
Prevalence of HIV, male > % ages 15-24	0.3% Ranked 46th.	0.7% Ranked 22nd. 2 times more than Ghana
Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women > %	64.9% Ranked 2nd.	66.7% Ranked 1st. 3% more than Ghana
HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Men	1.5 Ranked 3rd.	3.2 Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than Ghana
Total tetanus cases per million people	45.59 Ranked 1st. 41 times more than Nigeria	1.11 Ranked 53th.
Rubella cases	175 Ranked 27th.	466 Ranked 17th. 3 times more than Ghana
HIV AIDS > Percent of 15-24 year olds with comprehensive correct knowledge of AIDS > Women	28.3% Ranked 3rd. 26% more than Nigeria	22.5% Ranked 13th.
HIV AIDS > Percent of 15-24 year olds with comprehensive correct knowledge of AIDS > Men	34.2% Ranked 4th. 5% more than Nigeria	32.6% Ranked 5th.
HIV AIDS > Condom use during high risk sex > Women	28.2% Ranked 5th.	35.5% Ranked 4th. 26% more than Ghana
HIV AIDS > Condom use during high risk sex > Men	46.4% Ranked 6th.	49.4% Ranked 3rd. 6% more than Ghana
Rubella cases per million people	7.77 Ranked 33th. 2 times more than Nigeria	3.17 Ranked 57th.
Pertussis cases per million people	21.62 Ranked 36th.	85.42 Ranked 13th. 4 times more than Ghana
HIV AIDS > AIDS orphans per thousand people	7.58 Ranked 27th.	13.03 Ranked 17th. 72% more than Ghana
Children > 0-14 living with HIV	28,000 Ranked 17th.	430,000 Ranked 1st. 15 times more than Ghana
Prevalence of HIV, female > % ages 15-24	0.5% Ranked 38th.	1.3% Ranked 20th. 3 times more than Ghana
HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Women per million people	0.133 Ranked 3rd. 5 times more than Nigeria	0.0272 Ranked 6th.
Diabetes > Prevalence > % of population ages 20 to 79	3.16% Ranked 178th.	4.83% Ranked 162nd. 53% more than Ghana
Prevalence of anemia among children > % of children under 5	76.1% Ranked 2nd. The same as Nigeria	76.1% Ranked 1st.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases > % of total	39.06% Ranked 152nd. 43% more than Nigeria	27.37% Ranked 178th.
Female adults with HIV > % of population ages 15+ with HIV	58% Ranked 32nd. 1% more than Nigeria	57.7% Ranked 36th.
Antiretroviral therapy coverage > % of people with advanced HIV infection	58% Ranked 45th. 81% more than Nigeria	32% Ranked 82nd.
Overweight > Ratio of male to female BMI	1.14 Ranked 32nd. 3% more than Nigeria	1.1 Ranked 53th.
Measles cases per million people	0.266 Ranked 104th.	17.75 Ranked 37th. 67 times more than Ghana
HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Men per million people	0.0739 Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than Nigeria	0.0217 Ranked 5th.

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