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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.
Infant mortality rate > Total: This entry gives the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year; included is the total death rate, and deaths by sex, male and female. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country.
Life expectancy > Men: Life expectancy for men.
Life expectancy at birth > Total population: The average number of years to be lived by a group of people born in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. Life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages. It can also be thought of as indicating the potential return on investment in human capital and is necessary for the calculation of various actuarial measures.
Life expectancy at birth, female > Years: Life expectancy at birth, female (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Life expectancy at birth, male > Years: Life expectancy at birth, male (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Life expectancy at birth, total > Years: Life expectancy at birth, total (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Physicians > Per 1,000 people: Physicians are defined as graduates of any facility or school of medicine who are working in the country in any medical field (practice, teaching, research).
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.
Deaths > Percent deaths registered: Civil registration coverage of deaths (%).
Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman: Total fertility rate represents the number of children that would be born to a woman if she were to live to the end of her childbearing years and bear children in accordance with current age-specific fertility rates.
Infant mortality rate: The number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country
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.
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.
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.
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.
Health services > Physicians > Per 1,000 people: Physicians include generalist and specialist medical practitioners.
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."
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.
Tobacco > Total adult smokers: Total adults smoking
Births and maternity > Number of births: Total number of live births. A live birth refers to a birth after which the baby shows signs of life, however, if the baby dies after showing signs of life, it is still considered a live birth.
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.
Reproductive health > Use of birth control > Women over 15: 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."
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.
Death rates > Infants: Infant mortality rate is the number of infants dying before reaching one year of age, per 1,000 live births in a given year."
Life expectancy at birth > Female: The average number of years to be lived by a females in this nation born in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. Life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages. It can also be thought of as indicating the potential return on investment in human capital and is necessary for the calculation of various actuarial measures.
Life expectancy > Female: Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Weeks of leave given: Maternity leave benefits.
Per capita total expenditure on health in international dollars: Per capita total expenditure on health in international dollars, 2002
Diseases > Measles > Children immunised against measles: Percentage of children under 1 year old immunized against measles.
Life expectancy at birth > Male: The average number of years to be lived by amen in this nation born in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. The entry includes total population as well as the male and female components. Life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages. It can also be thought of as indicating the potential return on investment in human capital and is necessary for the calculation of various actuarial measures.
Life expectancy at birth > Female > Years: Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population: Healthy life expectancy at birth (years) 2002 - Total population
Life expectancy > 95 percent range: 95% range.
Diseases > Cardiovascular death rate (per 100,000 population): The number of people that will die from cardiovascular diseases out of 100,000 people the same age. The number is not an accurate telling of the country's cardiovascular disease rate, but rather how fatal cardiovascular diseases are in each country.
Health services > Nurses and midwives > Per 1,000 people: Nurses and midwives include professional nurses, professional midwives, auxiliary nurses, auxiliary midwives, enrolled nurses, enrolled midwives and other associated personnel, such as dental nurses and primary care nurses."
Health spending per capita: Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditures as a ratio of total population. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation. Data are in current U.S. dollars."
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.
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.
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."
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."
Diseases > Overweight > Male Body Mass Index (BMI): Countries compared by average male BMI, according to data gathered by researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The BMI (Body Mass Index) measures how appropiate is the weight of an individual compared to their height. The calculation is made measuring your weight in kilograms and dividing it twice by your height measured in metres. A high BMI (25 or more) is usually associated with a risk of suffering diverse health problems.
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population: Life expectancy at birth (years) 2003 - Total population
Tobacco > Total adult smokers per million: Total adults smoking. Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
Births and maternity > Number of births per thousand people: Total number of live births. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Intestinal diseases death rate: Death rate from intestinal infectious diseases
Units: Deaths/100,000 Population
Units: The final number is based on an aggregation of deaths recorded for WHO code B01 for all age groups by sex. These were then combined with UN Population Division population data for the country in that particular year. The death rates were standardized utilizing the age structure for the population of Canada. See page 22 of the2001 ESI report for more details on the methodology.
Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people: Incidence of tuberculosis is the estimated number of new pulmonary, smear positive, and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis cases.
Diseases > Obesity > Obesity rate (men): Percentage of males aged over 15 years who are obese. The World Health Organization defines obesity as a body mass index over 30. The average BMI is 18.5 to 24.9.
Life expectancy > Inequality adjusted index: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index.
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Both sexes: Adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years per 1000 population).
Dependency ratio per 100: Dependency ratio (per 100), 2003
Medical staff > Dental staff (per 10,000 people): Dentistry personnel density (per 10 000 population).
Smoking rate > Women: Prevalence of smoking, female is the percentage of women ages 15 and over who smoke any form of tobacco, including cigarettes, cigars, and pipes, and excluding smokeless tobacco. Data include daily and non-daily smoking."
Diseases > Tuberculosis cases: Number of reported tuberbculosis cases.
Diseases > Neonatal tetanus cases: Number of reported cases of tetanus in newborns.
Infant mortality rate > Female: This entry gives the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year; included is the total death rate, and deaths by sex, male and female. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country.
Tobacco > Male smoking rate: Male [%].
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Rape or incest: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Proportion of wages paid: Percentage of usual wages the country mandates employers to pay women on maternity leave. For instance, Italy requires employers to pay a woman 80% of her normal wages while off work after giving birth.
Diseases > Measles cases: Number of reported measles cases.
Tobacco > Female smoking rate: Female [%].
Transplants > Total: The total of our statistics for kidney, liver, pancreas, kidney-pancreas, heart, lung, heart-lung and intestine transplants. Note that, in some cases, the figures for each individual organ type were taken in different years (either 2000, 2001, or 2002). Thus these totals are suggestive but not conclusive.
Reproductive health > Maternal mortality ratio > Modeled estimate > Per 100,000 live births: Maternal mortality ratio is the number of women who die during pregnancy and childbirth, per 100,000 live births. The data are estimated with a regression model using information on fertility, birth attendants, and HIV prevalence."
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Females: Healthy life expectancy at birth (years) 2002 - Females
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Males: Adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years per 1000 population).
Diseases > Tuberculosis cases per million people: Number of reported tuberbculosis cases. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Diseases > Obesity > Obesity rate (women): Percentage of females aged over 15 years who are obese. The World Health Organization defines obesity as a body mass index over 30. The average BMI is 18.5 to 24.9.
Transplants > Kidney: The number of kidney transplants in the nation in 2002. (If the surveyed year is different, it is given in brackets).
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Males: Healthy life expectancy at birth (years) 2002 - Males
Reproductive health > Lifetime risk of maternal death > 1 in > Rate varies by country: Life time risk of maternal death is the probability that a 15-year-old female will die eventually from a maternal cause assuming that current levels of fertility and mortality (including maternal mortality) do not change in the future, taking into account competing causes of death. "
Births and maternity > Future births per million people: Mid-range estimate for country's population increase due to births from five years prior to the given year. For example, from 2095 to 2100, India's population is expected to rise by 16,181 people due to births. Estimates are from the UN Population Division. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Disease prevention > Tuberculosis case detection rate > All forms: Tuberculosis case detection rate (all forms) is the percentage of newly notified tuberculosis cases (including relapses) to estimated incident cases (case detection, all forms)."
Total fertility rate: Total fertility rate, 2003
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Provider: The method/s in which women receive an income during their maternity leave. Some countries put the responsibility solely on the employer, while others either include maternity leaves into their social welfare programs or use a combination of the two. Some countries do not have laws regarding maternity leave such as the United States and Papua New Guinea.
Infant mortality > Male babies: Infant mortality rate for males under 1 year.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve mental health: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Females: Life expectancy at birth (years) 2003 - Females
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Females: Adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years per 1000 population).
Transplants > Total per million: The total of our statistics for kidney, liver, pancreas, kidney-pancreas, heart, lung, heart-lung and intestine transplants. Note that, in some cases, the figures for each individual organ type were taken in different years (either 2000, 2001, or 2002). Thus these totals are suggestive but not conclusive. Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
Respiratory disease child death rate: Child death rate from respiratory diseases
Units: Deaths/100,000 Population Aged 0-14
Units: The final number is based on an aggregation of deaths recorded for WHO codes B31 and B320, and B321, by sex and by age. These were then combined with UN Population Division population data broken down by age group to produce rates. See page 22 of the 2001 ESI report for more details on the methodology.
Diseases > Neonatal tetanus cases per million people: Number of reported cases of tetanus in newborns. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Diseases > Total tetanus cases: Number of all reported tetanus cases.
Diseases > Pertussis cases: Number of reported pertussis cases. Pertussis is commonly called whooping cough.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > On request: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Diseases > Mumps cases per million people: Number of reported mumps cases. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Economic or social reasons: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Probability of dying before 5 > Females: Probability of females dying before reaching the age of 5. (2003)
Per capita government expenditure on health in international dollars: Per capita government expenditure on health in international dollars, 2002
Transplants > Kidney per million: The number of kidney transplants in the nation in 2002. (If the surveyed year is different, it is given in brackets). Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
Improved water source > Urban > % of urban population with access: Access to an improved water source refers to the percentage of the population with reasonable access to an adequate amount of water from an improved source, such as a household connection, public standpipe, borehole, protected well or spring, and rainwater collection. Unimproved sources include vendors, tanker trucks, and unprotected wells and springs. Reasonable access is defined as the availability of at least 20 liters a person a day from a source within one kilometer of the dwelling.
Improved water source > Rural > % of rural population with access: Access to an improved water source refers to the percentage of the population with reasonable access to an adequate amount of water from an improved source, such as a household connection, public standpipe, borehole, protected well or spring, and rainwater collection. Unimproved sources include vendors, tanker trucks, and unprotected wells and springs. Reasonable access is defined as the availability of at least 20 liters a person a day from a source within one kilometer of the dwelling.
Immunization > DPT > % of children ages 12-23 months: Child immunization measures the percentage of children ages 12-23 months who received vaccinations before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized against diphtheria, pertussis (or whooping cough), and tetanus (DPT) after receiving three doses of vaccine.
Disease prevention > Immunisation against tetanus > % of children ages 12-23 months: Child immunisation measures the percentage of children ages 12-23 months who received vaccinations before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized against diphtheria, pertussis (or whooping cough), and tetanus (DPT) after receiving three doses of vaccine."
Disease prevention > Immunisation > Measles > % of children ages 12-23 months: Child immunisation measures the percentage of children ages 12-23 months who received vaccinations before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized against measles after receiving one dose of vaccine.
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 > Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people: Incidence of tuberculosis is the estimated number of new pulmonary, smear positive, and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis cases."
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."
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve physical health: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Diseases > Rubella cases: Number of reported rubella cases. Rubella is commonly called the German Measles.
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.
Private expenditure on health as % of total expenditure on health: Private expenditure on health as % of total expenditure on health, 2002
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.
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
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."
Diseases > Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women > %: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%). Prevalence of anemia, pregnant women, is the percentage of pregnant women whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter at sea level.
Cause of death, by 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.
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.
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."
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
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."
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."
% immunized 1-year-old children > HepB3: Health - % immunized 2002 1-year-old children - HepB3
External resources for health > % of total expenditure on health: External resources for health are funds or services in kind that are provided by entities not part of the country in question. The resources may come from international organizations, other countries through bilateral arrangements, or foreign nongovernmental organizations. These resources are part of total health expenditure.
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.
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 > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To save the woman's life: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Diseases > Mumps cases: Number of reported mumps cases.
Births and maternity > Percent of births registered: Civil registration coverage of births (%).
Life expectancy > 95% range: 95% range.
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.
Immunisation > Immunization, DPT > % of children ages 12-23 months: Immunization, DPT (% of children ages 12-23 months). Child immunization measures the percentage of children ages 12-23 months who received vaccinations before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized against diphtheria, pertussis (or whooping cough), and tetanus (DPT) after receiving three doses of vaccine.
Immunisation > Immunization, measles > % of children ages 12-23 months: Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months). Child immunization measures the percentage of children ages 12-23 months who received vaccinations before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized against measles after receiving one dose of vaccine.
Expenditure > Private > % of GDP: Private health expenditure includes direct household (out-of-pocket) spending, private insurance, charitable donations, and direct service payments by private corporations.
HIVAIDS > Adult prevalence rate 15-49 years,: Health - HIV/AIDS - Adult prevalence rate (15-49 years), end-2001
Immunization > Measles > % of children ages 12-23 months: Child immunization measures the percentage of children ages 12-23 months who received vaccinations before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized against measles after receiving one dose of vaccine.
Tuberculosis case detection rate > %, all forms: Tuberculosis case detection rate (%, all forms). Tuberculosis case detection rate (all forms) is the percentage of newly notified tuberculosis cases (including relapses) to estimated incident cases (case detection, all forms).
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.
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.
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.
Health expenditure, public > % of total health expenditure: Health expenditure, public (% of total health expenditure). Public health expenditure consists of recurrent and capital spending from government (central and local) budgets, external borrowings and grants (including donations from international agencies and nongovernmental organizations), and social (or compulsory) health insurance funds. Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditure. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation.
Diseases > Overweight > Ratio of male to female BMI: Compares the ratio of male to female BMI by countries, according to data gathered by researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The BMI (Body Mass Index) measures how appropiate is the weight of an individual compared to their height. The calculation is made measuring your weight in kilograms and dividing it twice by your height measured in metres. A high BMI (25 or more) is usually associated with a risk of suffering diverse health problems.
Private health spending > % of GDP: Private health expenditure includes direct household (out-of-pocket) spending, private insurance, charitable donations, and direct service payments by private corporations."
Diseases > Measles cases per million people: Number of reported measles cases. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
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.
Diseases > Diabetes > Prevalence > % of population ages 20 to 79: Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79). Diabetes prevalence refers to the percentage of people ages 20-79 who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > Urban > % of urban population with access: Access to improved sanitation facilities refers to the percentage of the population with at least adequate access to excreta disposal facilities that can effectively prevent human, animal, and insect contact with excreta. Improved facilities range from simple but protected pit latrines to flush toilets with a sewerage connection. To be effective, facilities must be correctly constructed and properly maintained."
Disease prevention > Improved water source > % of population with access: Access to an improved water source refers to the percentage of the population with reasonable access to an adequate amount of water from an improved source, such as a household connection, public standpipe, borehole, protected well or spring, and rainwater collection. Unimproved sources include vendors, tanker trucks, and unprotected wells and springs. Reasonable access is defined as the availability of at least 20 liters a person a day from a source within one kilometer of the dwelling."
Disease prevention > Improved water source > Urban > % of urban population with access: Access to an improved water source refers to the percentage of the population with reasonable access to an adequate amount of water from an improved source, such as a household connection, public standpipe, borehole, protected well or spring, and rainwater collection. Unimproved sources include vendors, tanker trucks, and unprotected wells and springs. Reasonable access is defined as the availability of at least 20 liters a person a day from a source within one kilometer of the dwelling."
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Males: Life expectancy at birth (years) 2003 - Males
Diseases > Prevalence of anemia among children > % of children under 5: Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children under 5). Prevalence of anemia, children under age 5, is the percentage of children under age 5 whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter at sea level.
Diseases > Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases > % of total: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total). Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Non-communicable diseases include cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, skin diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital anomalies.
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.
Out-of-pocket health expenditure > % of total expenditure on health: Out-of-pocket health expenditure (% of total expenditure on health). Out of pocket expenditure is any direct outlay by households, including gratuities and in-kind payments, to health practitioners and suppliers of pharmaceuticals, therapeutic appliances, and other goods and services whose primary intent is to contribute to the restoration or enhancement of the health status of individuals or population groups. It is a part of private health expenditure.

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STAT	Iraq	Israel
Birth rate > Crude > Per 1,000 people	38.32 per 1,000 people Ranked 34th. 84% more than Israel	20.8 per 1,000 people Ranked 91st.
Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth	29.5 Ranked 35th.	30.3 Ranked 17th. 3% more than Iraq
Births and maternity > Future births	1,327 Ranked 24th. 8 times more than Israel	156.86 Ranked 86th.
Births and maternity > Total fertility rate	1.97% Ranked 36th. 3% more than Israel	1.92% Ranked 55th.
Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population)	152 Ranked 41st. 26% more than Israel	121 Ranked 116th.
Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people	1.3 per 1,000 people Ranked 53th.	6.1 per 1,000 people Ranked 20th. 5 times more than Iraq
Infant mortality rate > Total	41.68 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 60th. 10 times more than Israel	4.12 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 194th.
Life expectancy > Men	68 years Ranked 69th.	80 years Ranked 6th. 18% more than Iraq
Life expectancy at birth > Total population	70.55 years Ranked 141st.	80.96 years Ranked 17th. 15% more than Iraq
Life expectancy at birth, female > Years	72.78 Ranked 121st.	83.6 Ranked 18th. 15% more than Iraq
Life expectancy at birth, male > Years	65.43 Ranked 132nd.	80 Ranked 6th. 22% more than Iraq
Life expectancy at birth, total > Years	69.02 Ranked 126th.	81.76 Ranked 13th. 18% more than Iraq
Physicians > Per 1,000 people	0.66 per 1,000 people Ranked 18th.	3.82 per 1,000 people Ranked 6th. 6 times more than Iraq
Quality of health care system > Cost	45 Ranked 21st.	79.63 Ranked 8th. 77% more than Iraq
Quality of health care system > Health care system index	30 Ranked 23th.	77.25 Ranked 6th. 3 times more than Iraq
Deaths > Percent deaths registered	<25	90-100
Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman	5.37 births per woman Ranked 33th. 90% more than Israel	2.82 births per woman Ranked 75th.
Infant mortality rate	52.71 Ranked 50th. 7 times more than Israel	7.21 Ranked 142nd.
Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate	28.4 Ranked 68th. 9 times more than Israel	3.3 Ranked 175th.
Life expectancy > Women	73 years Ranked 75th.	84 years Ranked 13th. 15% more than Iraq
Quality of health care system > Skill and competence of medical staff	30 Ranked 23th.	83.33 Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Iraq
Quality of health care system > Short waiting times	30 Ranked 22nd.	56.48 Ranked 16th. 88% more than Iraq
Health services > Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people	1.3 Ranked 20th.	5.8 Ranked 15th. 4 times more than Iraq
Diseases > Overweight > Average Body Mass Index (BMI)	24.53 Ranked 78th.	25.05 Ranked 60th. 2% more than Iraq
Adolescent fertility rate > Births per 1,000 women ages 15-19	44.49 births Ranked 100th. 3 times more than Israel	14.47 births Ranked 148th.
Quality of health care system > Modern equipment	20 Ranked 23th.	96.15 Ranked 9th. 5 times more than Iraq
Expenditure per capita > Current US$	57.7$ Ranked 121st.	1,533.5$ Ranked 27th. 27 times more than Iraq
Health expenditure per capita > Current US$	$331.59 Ranked 93th.	$2,426.14 Ranked 26th. 7 times more than Iraq
Births and maternity > Teenage birth rate	68 Ranked 16th. 5 times more than Israel	13.8 Ranked 34th.
Quality of health care system > Accuracy and completeness in filling out reports	25 Ranked 23th.	83.65 Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Iraq
Diseases > Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	45 Ranked 109th. 6 times more than Israel	7.6 Ranked 172nd.
Births and maternity > Crude birth rate	31 Ranked 10th. 42% more than Israel	21.8 Ranked 14th.
Births and maternity > Maternal death rate	63 per 100,000 live births Ranked 91st. 9 times more than Israel	7 per 100,000 live births Ranked 159th.
Health services > Physicians > Per 1,000 people	0.53 Ranked 39th.	3.63 Ranked 15th. 7 times more than Iraq
Death rates > Children under 5	43.5 Ranked 61st. 10 times more than Israel	4.4 Ranked 159th.
Death rates > Women	106.65 Ranked 89th. 2 times more than Israel	47.8 Ranked 152nd.
Quality of health care system > Speed in delivering examinations and reports	25 Ranked 23th.	75.93 Ranked 4th. 3 times more than Iraq
Death rates > Men	226.13 Ranked 67th. 3 times more than Israel	85.92 Ranked 151st.
Quality of health care system > Friendliness and courtesy of staff	25 Ranked 23th.	67.31 Ranked 22nd. 3 times more than Iraq
Tobacco > Total adult smokers	22.5% Ranked 83th.	28.5% Ranked 63th. 27% more than Iraq
Births and maternity > Number of births	848,143 Ranked 15th. 5 times more than Israel	166,255 Ranked 18th.
Life expectancy at birth > Total > Years	58.81 years Ranked 142nd.	79.72 years Ranked 13th. 36% more than Iraq
Reproductive health > Use of birth control > Women over 15	49.8 Ranked 19th.	68 Ranked 4th. 37% more than Iraq
Life expectancy > Male	64.24 Ranked 122nd.	79.1 Ranked 8th. 23% more than Iraq
Nurses and midwives > Per 1,000 people	1.38 Ranked 91st.	4.97 Ranked 12th. 4 times more than Iraq
Quality of health care system > Convenient location	25 Ranked 23th.	73.15 Ranked 28th. 3 times more than Iraq
Death rates > Infants	35.4 Ranked 60th. 10 times more than Israel	3.4 Ranked 164th.
Life expectancy at birth > Female	72.02 years Ranked 145th.	83.24 years Ranked 21st. 16% more than Iraq
Life expectancy > Female	71.81 Ranked 117th.	83 Ranked 16th. 16% more than Iraq
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Weeks of leave given	12 Ranked 156th.	60 Ranked 54th. 5 times more than Iraq
Per capita total expenditure on health in international dollars	44 Ranked 169th.	1,890 Ranked 23th. 43 times more than Iraq
Diseases > Measles > Children immunised against measles	76% Ranked 156th.	98% Ranked 44th. 29% more than Iraq
Life expectancy at birth > Male	69.15 years Ranked 125th.	78.79 years Ranked 13th. 14% more than Iraq
Life expectancy at birth > Female > Years	60.4 years Ranked 142nd.	81.82 years Ranked 17th. 35% more than Iraq
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population	50.1 Ranked 141st.	71.4 Ranked 17th. 43% more than Iraq
Life expectancy > 95 percent range	(68.30-74.40)	(82.70-83.10)
Diseases > Cardiovascular death rate (per 100,000 population)	586 Ranked 15th. 5 times more than Israel	121 Ranked 187th.
Health services > Nurses and midwives > Per 1,000 people	1.05 Ranked 31st.	6.14 Ranked 15th. 6 times more than Iraq
Health spending per capita	61.89 Ranked 132nd.	1,892.79 Ranked 29th. 31 times more than Iraq
Diseases > Overweight > Female Body Mass Index (BMI)	24.01 Ranked 64th. 3% more than Israel	23.37 Ranked 73th.
Life expectancy at birth > Male > Years	57.3 years Ranked 141st.	77.72 years Ranked 10th. 36% more than Iraq
Deaths > Deaths from injuries (per 100,000 population)	486 Ranked 1st. 17 times more than Israel	29 Ranked 174th.
Survival rate > To age 65 > Men	63.98 Ranked 108th.	87.24 Ranked 8th. 36% more than Iraq
Infant mortality > Female babies	88.1 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 23th. 18 times more than Israel	4.8 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 173th.
Deaths > Noncommunicable disease mortality rate	1,018 Ranked 9th. 3 times more than Israel	368 Ranked 181st.
Survival rate > To age 65 > Women	80.79 Ranked 96th.	93.07 Ranked 7th. 15% more than Iraq
Health services > Health expenditure per capita > PPP > Constant 2005 international $	$120.71 Ranked 127th.	$2,181.23 Ranked 30th. 18 times more than Iraq
Diseases > Overweight > Male Body Mass Index (BMI)	25.04 Ranked 94th.	26.72 Ranked 33th. 7% more than Iraq
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population	55 Ranked 151st.	80 Ranked 12th. 45% more than Iraq
Tobacco > Total adult smokers per million	0.822% Ranked 89th.	4.11% Ranked 51st. 5 times more than Iraq
Births and maternity > Number of births per thousand people	30.98 Ranked 10th. 42% more than Israel	21.81 Ranked 14th.
Intestinal diseases death rate	33.31% Ranked 29th. 74 times more than Israel	0.45% Ranked 121st.
Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	56.02 per 100,000 people Ranked 105th. 7 times more than Israel	7.66 per 100,000 people Ranked 175th.
Diseases > Obesity > Obesity rate (men)	38.2% Ranked 1st. 50% more than Israel	25.4% Ranked 1st.
Life expectancy > Inequality adjusted index	0.622 Ranked 114th.	0.935 Ranked 8th. 50% more than Iraq
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Both sexes	180 Ranked 67th. 4 times more than Israel	48 Ranked 179th.
Dependency ratio per 100	78 Ranked 51st. 28% more than Israel	61 Ranked 84th.
Medical staff > Dental staff (per 10,000 people)	1	11
Smoking rate > Women	3 Ranked 91st.	18 Ranked 50th. 6 times more than Iraq
Diseases > Tuberculosis cases	2,726 Ranked 67th. 19 times more than Israel	143 Ranked 133th.
Diseases > Neonatal tetanus cases	6 Ranked 44th.	0.0 Ranked 138th.
Infant mortality rate > Female	37.21 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 60th. 9 times more than Israel	3.94 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 189th.
Tobacco > Male smoking rate	25.8 Ranked 100th.	31.1 Ranked 78th. 21% more than Iraq
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Rape or incest	Illegal	Legal
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Proportion of wages paid	100% Ranked 23th. The same as Israel	100% Ranked 76th.
Diseases > Measles cases	230 Ranked 44th.	539 Ranked 27th. 2 times more than Iraq
Life expectancy > Date of information	2006 est.	2006 est.
Tobacco > Female smoking rate	2.5 Ranked 111th.	17.9 Ranked 51st. 7 times more than Iraq
Transplants > Total	33 transplants Ranked 41st.	128 transplants Ranked 28th. 4 times more than Iraq
Reproductive health > Maternal mortality ratio > Modeled estimate > Per 100,000 live births	75 Ranked 79th. 11 times more than Israel	7 Ranked 151st.
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Females	51.5 Ranked 141st.	72.3 Ranked 23th. 40% more than Iraq
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Males	180 Ranked 67th. 4 times more than Israel	48 Ranked 179th.
Diseases > Tuberculosis cases per million people	94.85 Ranked 118th. 5 times more than Israel	19.92 Ranked 157th.
Diseases > Obesity > Obesity rate (women)	38.2% Ranked 1st. 50% more than Israel	25.4% Ranked 1st.
Transplants > Kidney	33 kidney transplants Ranked 40th.	101 kidney transplants Ranked 27th. 3 times more than Iraq
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Males	48.8 Ranked 144th.	70.5 Ranked 9th. 44% more than Iraq
Reproductive health > Lifetime risk of maternal death > 1 in > Rate varies by country	300 Ranked 102nd.	5,100 Ranked 34th. 17 times more than Iraq
Births and maternity > Future births per million people	31.41 Ranked 41st. 62% more than Israel	19.37 Ranked 99th.
Disease prevention > Tuberculosis case detection rate > All forms	47.38% Ranked 149th.	86.96% Ranked 63th. 84% more than Iraq
Total fertility rate	4.7 Ranked 37th. 74% more than Israel	2.7 Ranked 87th.
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Provider	Employer	Social security
Infant mortality > Male babies	100.3 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 24th. 19 times more than Israel	5.3 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 175th.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve mental health	Illegal	Legal
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Females	61 Ranked 140th.	82 Ranked 17th. 34% more than Iraq
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Females	180 Ranked 67th. 4 times more than Israel	48 Ranked 179th.
Transplants > Total per million	1.31 transplants Ranked 43th.	19.48 transplants Ranked 21st. 15 times more than Iraq
Respiratory disease child death rate	161.79 (est)	1.45
Diseases > Neonatal tetanus cases per million people	0.209 Ranked 50th.	0.0 Ranked 135th.
Diseases > Total tetanus cases	17 Ranked 47th.	0.0 Ranked 153th.
Diseases > Pertussis cases	3,140 Ranked 9th. 19% more than Israel	2,635 Ranked 11th.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > On request	Illegal	Illegal
Diseases > Mumps cases per million people	56.09 Ranked 35th. 58 times more than Israel	0.975 Ranked 83th.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Economic or social reasons	Illegal	Illegal
Probability of dying before 5 > Females	73 per 1,000 people Ranked 62nd. 12 times more than Israel	6 per 1,000 people Ranked 167th.
Per capita government expenditure on health in international dollars	7 Ranked 181st.	1,242 Ranked 24th. 177 times more than Iraq
Transplants > Kidney per million	1.31 kidney transplants Ranked 42nd.	15.37 kidney transplants Ranked 21st. 12 times more than Iraq
Improved water source > Urban > % of urban population with access	97% Ranked 92nd.	100% Ranked 34th. 3% more than Iraq
Improved water source > Rural > % of rural population with access	50% Ranked 145th.	100% Ranked 23th. Twice as much as Iraq
Immunization > DPT > % of children ages 12-23 months	81% Ranked 139th.	95% Ranked 76th. 17% more than Iraq
Disease prevention > Immunisation against tetanus > % of children ages 12-23 months	65% Ranked 168th.	93% Ranked 94th. 43% more than Iraq
Disease prevention > Immunisation > Measles > % of children ages 12-23 months	69% Ranked 160th.	96% Ranked 59th. 39% more than Iraq
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > Rural > % of rural population with access	66% Ranked 91st.	100% Ranked 18th. 52% more than Iraq
Risk factors > Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	63.81 Ranked 92nd. 11 times more than Israel	5.99 Ranked 169th.
Public health spending > % of GDP	1.88% Ranked 148th.	4.47% Ranked 58th. 2 times more than Iraq
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve physical health	Illegal	Legal
Diseases > Rubella cases	51 Ranked 46th. 17 times more than Israel	3 Ranked 91st.
Mortality > Completeness of infant death reporting > % of reported infant deaths to estimated infant deaths	100% Ranked 6th. 11% more than Israel	90.43% Ranked 11th.
Private expenditure on health as % of total expenditure on health	83.1% Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than Israel	34.3% Ranked 106th.
Smoking prevalence > Males > % of adults	40% Ranked 3rd. 25% more than Israel	31.9% Ranked 22nd.
Mortality > Completeness of total death reporting > % of reported total deaths to estimated total deaths	100% Ranked 4th. The same as Israel	100% Ranked 6th.
Public health spending > % of total health spending	75.01% Ranked 45th. 34% more than Israel	55.89% Ranked 111th.
Nutrition > Low-birthweight babies > % of births	14.8% Ranked 14th. 80% more than Israel	8.2% Ranked 15th.
Diseases > Total tetanus cases per million people	0.591 Ranked 74th.	0.0 Ranked 150th.
% immunized 1-year-old children > DPT3	81 Ranked 125th.	97 Ranked 46th. 20% more than Iraq
Public health spending > % of government spending	3.06% Ranked 180th.	10.12% Ranked 107th. 3 times more than Iraq
Diseases > Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women > %	38.16% Ranked 43th. 2 times more than Israel	17.41% Ranked 109th.
Cause of death, by injury > % of total	31.44% Ranked 1st. 6 times more than Israel	5.23% Ranked 151st.
Improved water source > % of population with access	81% Ranked 112th.	100% Ranked 24th. 23% more than Iraq
Health services > External resources for health > % of total expenditure on health	25.3% Ranked 24th. 11 times more than Israel	2.28% Ranked 77th.
Total expenditure on health as % of GDP	1.5% Ranked 185th.	9.1% Ranked 26th. 6 times more than Iraq
% immunized 1-year-old children > Measles	90 Ranked 84th.	95 Ranked 59th. 6% more than Iraq
Tuberculosis cases detected under DOTS	42.64% Ranked 132nd. 1% more than Israel	42.28% Ranked 136th.
% immunized 1-year-old children > Polio3	84 Ranked 118th.	93 Ranked 83th. 11% more than Iraq
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > % of population with access	73% Ranked 97th.	100% Ranked 21st. 37% more than Iraq
Disease prevention > Tuberculosis treatment success rate > % of registered cases	86.17% Ranked 38th. 16% more than Israel	74.16% Ranked 108th.
Reproductive health > Births attended by skilled health staff > % of total	79.7% Ranked 29th.	99% Ranked 4th. 24% more than Iraq
% immunized 1-year-old children > HepB3	70 Ranked 87th.	98 Ranked 22nd. 40% more than Iraq
External resources for health > % of total expenditure on health	2.5% Ranked 83th.	3.2% Ranked 80th. 28% more than Iraq
Tuberculosis treatment success rate > % of registered cases	84.92% Ranked 58th. 6% more than Israel	80.15% Ranked 87th.
Births attended by skilled health staff > % of total	72.1% Ranked 41st.	99% Ranked 5th. 37% more than Iraq
Expenditure > Public > % of GDP	4.16% Ranked 67th.	6.09% Ranked 34th. 46% more than Iraq
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To save the woman's life	Legal	Legal
Diseases > Mumps cases	1,612 Ranked 23th. 230 times more than Israel	7 Ranked 79th.
Births and maternity > Percent of births registered	95	>90
Life expectancy > 95% range	(68.30-74.40)	(82.70-83.10)
Diseases > Rubella cases per million people	1.77 Ranked 66th. 4 times more than Israel	0.418 Ranked 90th.
Immunisation > Immunization, DPT > % of children ages 12-23 months	69% Ranked 177th.	94% Ranked 98th. 36% more than Iraq
Immunisation > Immunization, measles > % of children ages 12-23 months	69% Ranked 175th.	96% Ranked 64th. 39% more than Iraq
Expenditure > Private > % of GDP	1.14% Ranked 159th.	2.61% Ranked 75th. 2 times more than Iraq
HIVAIDS > Adult prevalence rate 15-49 years,	0.1 Ranked 102nd. The same as Israel	0.1 Ranked 126th.
Immunization > Measles > % of children ages 12-23 months	90% Ranked 96th.	95% Ranked 67th. 6% more than Iraq
Tuberculosis case detection rate > %, all forms	59% Ranked 159th.	87% Ranked 57th. 47% more than Iraq
Health expenditure, public > % of government expenditure	10.2% Ranked 113th.	10.66% Ranked 109th. 4% more than Iraq
Health expenditure, public > % of GDP	6.7% Ranked 29th. 41% more than Israel	4.76% Ranked 61st.
Infant mortality rate > Male	45.93 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 58th. 11 times more than Israel	4.3 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 194th.
Improved sanitation facilities > Urban > % of urban population with access	95% Ranked 65th.	100% Ranked 21st. 5% more than Iraq
Health expenditure, public > % of total health expenditure	80.68% Ranked 27th. 31% more than Israel	61.51% Ranked 89th.
Diseases > Overweight > Ratio of male to female BMI	1.04 Ranked 103th.	1.14 Ranked 30th. 10% more than Iraq
Private health spending > % of GDP	0.63% Ranked 171st.	3.53% Ranked 38th. 6 times more than Iraq
Diseases > Measles cases per million people	8 Ranked 57th.	75.07 Ranked 13th. 9 times more than Iraq
Diseases > Pertussis cases per million people	109.25 Ranked 10th.	366.99 Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than Iraq
Diseases > Diabetes > Prevalence > % of population ages 20 to 79	9.71% Ranked 54th. 24% more than Israel	7.85% Ranked 81st.
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > Urban > % of urban population with access	76% Ranked 115th.	100% Ranked 22nd. 32% more than Iraq
Disease prevention > Improved water source > % of population with access	79% Ranked 127th.	100% Ranked 26th. 27% more than Iraq
Disease prevention > Improved water source > Urban > % of urban population with access	91% Ranked 135th.	100% Ranked 31st. 10% more than Iraq
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Males	50 Ranked 155th.	78 Ranked 7th. 56% more than Iraq
Diseases > Prevalence of anemia among children > % of children under 5	55.9% Ranked 24th. 5 times more than Israel	11.83% Ranked 99th.
Diseases > Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases > % of total	44.32% Ranked 142nd.	86.69% Ranked 45th. 96% more than Iraq
Contraceptive prevalence > % of women ages 15-49	44% Ranked 21st.	68% Ranked 6th. 55% more than Iraq
Out-of-pocket health expenditure > % of total expenditure on health	19.32% Ranked 128th.	21.37% Ranked 121st. 11% more than Iraq

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