Health Stats: compare key data on Turkey & United States

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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.
Blood types > O negative: Percentage of population in each county with O negative blood type.
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.
Obesity: Percentage of total population who have a BMI (body mass index) greater than 30 Kg/sq.meters (Data for Australia, Austria and Portugal is from 2002. All other data is from 2003). Obesity rates are defined as the percentage of the population with a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 30. The BMI is a single number that evaluates an individual's weight status in relation to height (weight/height2, with weight in kilograms and height in metres). For Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, figures are based on health examinations, rather than self-reported information. Obesity estimates derived from health examinations are generally higher and more reliable than those coming from self-reports, because they preclude any misreporting of people's height and weight. However, health examinations are only conducted regularly in a few countries (OECD).
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.
Probability of reaching 65 > Male: Probability at birth of reaching the age of 65.
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.
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.
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.
Blood types > AB negative: Percentage of each country's population with AB negative blood type.
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.
Blood types > O positive: Percentage of each country's population with 0 positive blood type.
Blood types > B negative: Percentage of each country's population with B negative blood type.
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.
Blood types > A Positive: Percentage of each country's population with A positive blood type.
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.
Blood types > B positive: Percentage of each country's population with B positive blood type.
Probability of reaching 65 > Female: Probability at birth of reaching the age of 65.
Blood types > AB positive: Percentage of each country's population with AB positive blood type.
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.
Deaths > Deaths of infants: An infant death is the death from any cause of a live-born child under one year of age.
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."
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.
Daily smokers: Data on tobacco consumption - this is a percentage of the total population who smoke at least one cigarette a day.(Data for Portugal and Austria is from 2002. All other data is from 2003).
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.
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.
Health care system > Population covered by public health insurance: Percentage of population covered by governmental / social health insurance.
Infant mortality > Infant mortality: The infant mortality rate is the number of deaths of children under one year of age expressed per 1 000 live births. Neonatal mortality refers to the death of children under 28 days.
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.
Health care system > Total public and private health insurance coverage: Percentage of population covered either by private or by governmental / social health insurance.
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.
Obesity > Overweight and obese population aged 15 or more: The most frequently used measure of overweight and obesity is based on the body mass index (BMI), which is a single number that evaluates an individual’s weight status in relation to height (weight/height2, with weight in kilograms and height in meters). Based on the WHO current classification, adults with a BMI between 25 and 30 are defined as overweight, and those with a BMI over 30 as obese.
Obesity > Obese population aged 15 or more > Females: The most frequently used measure of overweight and obesity is based on the body mass index (BMI), which is a single number that evaluates an individual’s weight status in relation to height (weight/height2, with weight in kilograms and height in meters). Based on the WHO current classification, adults with a BMI between 25 and 30 are defined as overweight, and those with a BMI over 30 as obese.
Diseases > Measles > Children immunised against measles: Percentage of children under 1 year old immunized against measles.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Both sexes: People living with HIV, 15-49 years old, percentage.
Life expectancy at birth > Male: The average number of years to be lived by amen in this nation born in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. The entry includes total population as well as the male and female components. Life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages. It can also be thought of as indicating the potential return on investment in human capital and is necessary for the calculation of various actuarial measures.
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.
Life expectancy > Life expectancy at birth > Total: Life expectancy measures how long on average people would live based on a given set of age-specific death rates. However, the actual age-specific death rates of any particular birth cohort cannot be known in advance. If age-specific death rates are falling (as has been the case over the past decades in OECD countries), actual life spans will be higher than life expectancy calculated with current death rates.
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.
Diseases > Obesity > Female obesity rate: Percentage of females older than 14 who are obese, meaning their Body Mass Index (BMI) exceeds 30.
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."
Births and maternity > All births of boys: Live births by sex and urban/rural residence.
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.
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.
Life expectancy > Healthy years: Estimated number of years of life while healthy, as defined by the OECD. Estimates for 2001. See source for details.
Deaths > Deaths of infants per million people: An infant death is the death from any cause of a live-born child under one year of age. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
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.
Obesity > Overweight population aged 15 or more: The most frequently used measure of overweight and obesity is based on the body mass index (BMI), which is a single number that evaluates an individual’s weight status in relation to height (weight/height2, with weight in kilograms and height in meters). Based on the WHO current classification, adults with a BMI between 25 and 30 are defined as overweight, and those with a BMI over 30 as obese.
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.
Percentage of life lived in ill health > Female: Estimated percentage of total years of expected lifespan to be lived in ill health. Estimated for females at birth. Data for 2001. See source for further details.
Health services > Outpatient visits per capita: Outpatient visits per capita are the number of visits to health care facilities per capita, including repeat visits."
Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people: Incidence of tuberculosis is the estimated number of new pulmonary, smear positive, and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis cases.
Obesity > Overweight and obese population aged 15 or more > Males: The most frequently used measure of overweight and obesity is based on the body mass index (BMI), which is a single number that evaluates an individual’s weight status in relation to height (weight/height2, with weight in kilograms and height in meters). Based on the WHO current classification, adults with a BMI between 25 and 30 are defined as overweight, and those with a BMI over 30 as obese.
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 > Deaths of infant boys: An infant death is the death from any cause of a live-born child under one year of age.
Obesity > Overweight population aged 15 or more > Males: The most frequently used measure of overweight and obesity is based on the body mass index (BMI), which is a single number that evaluates an individual’s weight status in relation to height (weight/height2, with weight in kilograms and height in meters). Based on the WHO current classification, adults with a BMI between 25 and 30 are defined as overweight, and those with a BMI over 30 as obese.
Deaths > Deaths of infant boys per million people: An infant death is the death from any cause of a live-born child under one year of age. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Deaths > Rural deaths of infants per million people: An infant death is the death from any cause of a live-born child under one year of age. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
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.
Hunger and malnutrition > Children > Small children severely underweight: Percentage of all children under 5 that are severely underweight.
Births and maternity > Caesarean birth rate: Percentage of live births that are delivered through a cesarean section, more commonly referred to as a c-section.
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.
Red Cross donations: Amounts of the contributions to the International Committee of the Red Cross by the Council of Europe member states and states with an observer status in the PACE in the period from 1996 to 2000 (in Swiss Francs)
Hunger and malnutrition > Underweight boys under 5: Prevalence of underweight children.
Tobacco > Male smoking rate: Male [%].
Acute care beds: Number of beds for acute care per 1,000 people (Data is for 2001).
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Rape or incest: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Life expectancy > Male healthy years: Number of years of life while 'healthy', as defined by the OECD. Estimates for 2001. See the source for details.
Deaths > Deaths of infant girls: An infant death is the death from any cause of a live-born child under one year of age.
Deaths > Urban deaths of infants: An infant death is the death from any cause of a live-born child under one year of age.
Diseases > Measles cases: Number of reported measles cases.
Years lived in ill health > Male: Average number of years that males will live in ill health; estimated at birth. Data for 2001. See source for details.
Years lived in ill health > Female: Average number of years that females will live in ill health; estimated at birth. Data for 2001. See source for details.
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."
Red Cross donations per capita: Amounts of the contributions to the International Committee of the Red Cross by the Council of Europe member states and states with an observer status in the PACE in the period from 1996 to 2000 (in Swiss Francs). Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Females: Healthy life expectancy at birth (years) 2002 - Females
Percentage of life lived in ill health > Males: Estimated percentage of total years of expected lifespan to be lived in ill health. Estimated for males at birth. Data for 2001. See source for further details.
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.
Diseases > Obesity > Male obesity rate: Percentage of males older than 14 who are obese, meaning their Body Mass Index (BMI) exceeds 30.
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.
Daily smokers > 1990: Data on tobacco consumption - this is a percentage of the total population who smoked at least one cigarette a day in 1990.
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)."
Life expectancy > Female healthy years: Number of years of life while 'healthy', as defined by the OECD. Estimates for 2001. See source for details.
Total fertility rate: Total fertility rate, 2003
Infant mortality > Male babies: Infant mortality rate for males under 1 year.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve mental health: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Females: Life expectancy at birth (years) 2003 - Females
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Females: Adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years per 1000 population).
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 > Pertussis cases: Number of reported pertussis cases. Pertussis is commonly called whooping cough.
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.
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
Spending > Private: Private expenditure on health as a percentage of GDP 1998.
Expenditure > Public > % of GDP: Public health expenditure consists of recurrent and capital spending from government (central and local) budgets, external borrowings and grants (including donations from international agencies and nongovernmental organizations), and social (or compulsory) health insurance funds.
Births attended by skilled health staff > % of total: Births attended by skilled health staff are the percentage of deliveries attended by personnel trained to give the necessary supervision, care, and advice to women during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period; to conduct deliveries on their own; and to care for newborns.
Improved sanitation facilities > % of population with access: Access to improved sanitation facilities refers to the percentage of the population with at least adequate access to excreta disposal facilities that can effectively prevent human, animal, and insect contact with excreta. Improved facilities range from simple but protected pit latrines to flush toilets with a sewerage connection. To be effective, facilities must be correctly constructed and properly maintained.
Tuberculosis treatment success rate > % of registered cases: Tuberculosis treatment success rate is the percentage of new, registered smear-positive (infectious) cases that were cured or in which a full course of treatment was completed.
Pregnant women receiving prenatal care: Pregnant women receiving prenatal care are the percentage of women attended at least once during pregnancy by skilled health personnel for reasons related to pregnancy.
% immunized 1-year-old children > HepB3: Health - % immunized 2002 1-year-old children - HepB3
Disease prevention > Tuberculosis treatment success rate > % of registered cases: Tuberculosis treatment success rate is the percentage of new, registered smear-positive (infectious) cases that were cured or in which a full course of treatment was completed."
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > % of population with access: Access to improved sanitation facilities refers to the percentage of the population with at least adequate access to excreta disposal facilities that can effectively prevent human, animal, and insect contact with excreta. Improved facilities range from simple but protected pit latrines to flush toilets with a sewerage connection. To be effective, facilities must be correctly constructed and properly maintained."
Health services > External resources for health > % of total expenditure on health: External resources for health are funds or services in kind that are provided by entities not part of the country in question. The resources may come from international organisations, other countries through bilateral arrangements, or foreign nongovernmental organisations. These resources are part of total health expenditure."
Cause of death, by injury > % of total: Cause of death, by injury (% of total). Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Injuries include unintentional and intentional injuries.
Diseases > Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women > %: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%). Prevalence of anemia, pregnant women, is the percentage of pregnant women whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter at sea level.
Private health spending > % of GDP: Private health expenditure includes direct household (out-of-pocket) spending, private insurance, charitable donations, and direct service payments by private corporations."
Nutrition > Prevalence of overweight > % of children under 5: Prevalence of overweight children is the percentage of children under age 5 whose weight for height is more than two standard deviations above the median for the international reference population of the corresponding age as established by the WHO's new child growth standards released in 2006.
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."
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.
% immunized 1-year-old children > DPT3: Health - % immunized 2002 1-year-old children - DPT3
Nutrition > Low-birthweight babies > % of births: Low-birthweight babies are newborns weighing less than 2,500 grams, with the measurement taken within the first hours of life, before significant postnatal weight loss has occurred."
Public health spending > % of total health spending: Public health expenditure consists of recurrent and capital spending from government (central and local) budgets, external borrowings and grants (including donations from international agencies and nongovernmental organisations), and social (or compulsory) health insurance funds. Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditure. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation."
Prepaid plans as % of private expenditure on health: Prepaid plans as % of private expenditure on health, 2002
% of routine EPI vaccines financed by government > Total: Health - % of routine EPI vaccines financed by government 2002 - Total
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Urban: Health - % of population using adequate sanitation facilities 2000 - Urban
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.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Foetal impairment: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Diseases > Rubella cases: Number of reported rubella cases. Rubella is commonly called the German Measles.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve physical health: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Hunger and malnutrition > Underweight girls under 5: Prevalence of underweight children.
Diseases > Rubella cases per million people: Number of reported rubella cases. Rubella is commonly called the German Measles. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Births and maternity > Percent of births registered: Civil registration coverage of births (%).
Diseases > Mumps cases: Number of reported mumps cases.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To save the woman's life: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Life expectancy > 95% range: 95% range.
Diseases > Prevalence of anemia among children > % of children under 5: Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children under 5). Prevalence of anemia, children under age 5, is the percentage of children under age 5 whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter at sea level.
Diseases > Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases > % of total: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total). Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Non-communicable diseases include cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, skin diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital anomalies.
Diseases > Female adults with HIV > % of population ages 15+ with HIV: Female adults with HIV (% of population ages 15+ with HIV). Prevalence of HIV is the percentage of people who are infected with HIV. Female rate is as a percentage of the total population ages 15+ who are living with HIV.
Contraceptive prevalence > % of women ages 15-49: Contraceptive prevalence rate is the percentage of women who are practicing, or whose sexual partners are practicing, any form of contraception. It is usually measured for married women ages 15-49 only.
Immunization > Measles > % of children ages 12-23 months: Child immunization measures the percentage of children ages 12-23 months who received vaccinations before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized against measles after receiving one dose of vaccine.
Out-of-pocket health expenditure > % of total expenditure on health: Out-of-pocket health expenditure (% of total expenditure on health). Out of pocket expenditure is any direct outlay by households, including gratuities and in-kind payments, to health practitioners and suppliers of pharmaceuticals, therapeutic appliances, and other goods and services whose primary intent is to contribute to the restoration or enhancement of the health status of individuals or population groups. It is a part of private health expenditure.
Health expenditure, private > % of GDP: Health expenditure, private (% of GDP). Private health expenditure includes direct household (out-of-pocket) spending, private insurance, charitable donations, and direct service payments by private corporations.
Nutrition > Malnutrition prevalence > Height for age > % of children under 5: Prevalence of child malnutrition is the percentage of children under age 5 whose height for age (stunting) is more than two standard deviations below the median for the international reference population ages 0-59 months. For children up to two years old height is measured by recumbent length. For older children height is measured by stature while standing. The data are based on the WHO's new child growth standards released in 2006.
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > Rural > % of rural population with access: Access to improved sanitation facilities refers to the percentage of the population with at least adequate access to excreta disposal facilities that can effectively prevent human, animal, and insect contact with excreta. Improved facilities range from simple but protected pit latrines to flush toilets with a sewerage connection. To be effective, facilities must be correctly constructed and properly maintained."
Risk factors > 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."
Deaths > Rural deaths of infants: An infant death is the death from any cause of a live-born child under one year of age.
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.
Deaths > Deaths of infant girls per million people: An infant death is the death from any cause of a live-born child under one year of age. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
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.
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
Malnutrition prevalence > Height for age > % of children under 5: Prevalence of child malnutrition (height for age) is the percentage of children under five whose height for age is more than two standard deviations below the median for the international reference population ages 0 to 59 months. For children up to two years of age, height is measured by recumbent length. For older children, height is measured by stature while standing. The reference population adopted by the WHO in 1983, is based on children from the United States, who are assumed to be well nourished.
Improved sanitation facilities > 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.
Smoking prevalence > Males > % of adults: Prevalence of smoking, male is the percentage of men who smoke cigarettes. The age range varies among countries but in most is 18 and older or 15 and older.
Health spending > % of GDP: Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditure. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation."
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 > 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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
HIVAIDS > Adult prevalence rate 15-49 years,: Health - HIV/AIDS - Adult prevalence rate (15-49 years), end-2001
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.
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.
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.
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.
Deaths > Urban deaths of infants per million people: An infant death is the death from any cause of a live-born child under one year of age. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
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."
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 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."
Nutrition > Prevalence of undernourishment > % of population: Population below minimum level of dietary energy consumption (also referred to as prevalence of undernourishment) shows the percentage of the population whose food intake is insufficient to meet dietary energy requirements continuously. Data showing as 2.5 signifies a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.
Nutrition > Malnutrition prevalence > Weight for age > % of children under 5: Prevalence of child malnutrition is the percentage of children under age 5 whose weight for age is more than two standard deviations below the median for the international reference population ages 0-59 months. The data are based on the WHO's new child growth standards released in 2006.
Births and maternity > All births of boys per thousand people: Live births by sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
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.
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.
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.
Births and maternity > All births of girls per thousand people: Live births by sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
External resources for health as % of total expenditure on health: External resources for health as % of total expenditure on health, 2002

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Birth rate > Crude > Per 1,000 people	18.9 per 1,000 people Ranked 102nd. 35% more than United States	14 per 1,000 people Ranked 131st.
Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth	28 Ranked 47th. The same as United States	28 Ranked 18th.
Births and maternity > Future births	804.16 Ranked 35th.	5,124.49 Ranked 4th. 6 times more than Turkey
Births and maternity > Total fertility rate	1.83% Ranked 146th.	1.99% Ranked 33th. 9% more than Turkey
Blood types > O negative	3.9% Ranked 9th.	6.6% Ranked 1st. 69% more than Turkey
Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people	2.6 per 1,000 people Ranked 1st.	3.3 per 1,000 people Ranked 37th. 27% more than Turkey
Life expectancy > Men	72 years Ranked 56th.	76 years Ranked 30th. 6% more than Turkey
Life expectancy at birth > Total population	72.5 years Ranked 122nd.	78.37 years Ranked 47th. 8% more than Turkey
Life expectancy at birth, female > Years	78.09 Ranked 67th.	81.1 Ranked 43th. 4% more than Turkey
Life expectancy at birth, male > Years	71.16 Ranked 83th.	76.3 Ranked 42nd. 7% more than Turkey
Life expectancy at birth, total > Years	74.54 Ranked 78th.	78.64 Ranked 40th. 6% more than Turkey
Obesity	12% Ranked 18th.	30.6% Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Turkey
Physicians > Per 1,000 people	1.3 per 1,000 people Ranked 2nd.	2.3 per 1,000 people Ranked 31st. 77% more than Turkey
Quality of health care system > Cost	56.4 Ranked 2nd. 23% more than United States	45.81 Ranked 41st.
Quality of health care system > Health care system index	59.66 Ranked 3rd.	69.03 Ranked 23th. 16% more than Turkey
Probability of reaching 65 > Male	68.7% Ranked 64th.	77.4% Ranked 32nd. 13% more than Turkey
Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population)	112 Ranked 137th.	133 Ranked 86th. 19% more than Turkey
Infant mortality rate > Total	23.94 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 82nd. 4 times more than United States	6.06 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 171st.
Deaths > Percent deaths registered	50-74	90-100
Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman	2.19 births per woman Ranked 110th. 7% more than United States	2.05 births per woman Ranked 117th.
Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate	12.2 Ranked 120th. 2 times more than United States	6 Ranked 151st.
Life expectancy > Women	77 years Ranked 59th.	81 years Ranked 33th. 5% more than Turkey
Blood types > AB negative	0.8% Ranked 5th. 33% more than United States	0.6% Ranked 1st.
Quality of health care system > Skill and competence of medical staff	63.37 Ranked 2nd.	74.69 Ranked 16th. 18% more than Turkey
Blood types > O positive	29.8% Ranked 10th.	37.4% Ranked 1st. 26% more than Turkey
Blood types > B negative	1.6% Ranked 7th. 7% more than United States	1.5% Ranked 1st.
Quality of health care system > Short waiting times	49.42 Ranked 3rd.	60.5 Ranked 10th. 22% more than Turkey
Health services > Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people	2.8 Ranked 41st.	3.1 Ranked 37th. 11% more than Turkey
Diseases > Overweight > Average Body Mass Index (BMI)	24.92 Ranked 67th.	27.82 Ranked 5th. 12% more than Turkey
Blood types > A Positive	37.8% Ranked 1st. 6% more than United States	35.7% Ranked 1st.
Adolescent fertility rate > Births per 1,000 women ages 15-19	39.65 births Ranked 94th.	49.83 births Ranked 83th. 26% more than Turkey
Blood types > B positive	14.2% Ranked 3rd. 67% more than United States	8.5% Ranked 1st.
Probability of reaching 65 > Female	78.6% Ranked 69th.	85.7% Ranked 33th. 9% more than Turkey
Blood types > AB positive	7.2% Ranked 1st. 2 times more than United States	3.4% Ranked 1st.
Quality of health care system > Modern equipment	73.81 Ranked 2nd.	95.58 Ranked 11th. 29% more than Turkey
Deaths > Deaths of infants	26,137.5 Ranked 4th. 6% more than United States	24,548 Ranked 3rd.
Expenditure per capita > Current US$	324.8$ Ranked 61st.	6,096.2$ Ranked 1st. 19 times more than Turkey
Health expenditure per capita > Current US$	$696.23 Ranked 59th.	$8,607.88 Ranked 4th. 12 times more than Turkey
Births and maternity > Teenage birth rate	38 Ranked 45th. 11% more than United States	34.2 Ranked 18th.
Quality of health care system > Accuracy and completeness in filling out reports	62.21 Ranked 3rd.	74.35 Ranked 11th. 20% more than Turkey
Diseases > Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	22 Ranked 136th. 6 times more than United States	3.6 Ranked 196th.
Births and maternity > Crude birth rate	16.9 Ranked 18th. 25% more than United States	13.5 Ranked 24th.
Births and maternity > Maternal death rate	20 per 100,000 live births Ranked 136th.	21 per 100,000 live births Ranked 131st. 5% more than Turkey
Maternal mortality	130 per 100,000 Ranked 57th. 16 times more than United States	8 per 100,000 Ranked 119th.
Health services > Physicians > Per 1,000 people	1.45 Ranked 1st.	2.67 Ranked 13th. 84% more than Turkey
Services, etc., value added > Current LCU per capita	10,714.4 Ranked 79th.	36,945.6 Ranked 65th. 3 times more than Turkey
Death rates > Children under 5	20.3 Ranked 95th. 3 times more than United States	7.8 Ranked 139th.
Death rates > Women	84.36 Ranked 108th. 4% more than United States	81.46 Ranked 121st.
Quality of health care system > Speed in delivering examinations and reports	61.63 Ranked 2nd.	69.57 Ranked 14th. 13% more than Turkey
Death rates > Men	151.13 Ranked 104th. 7% more than United States	141.23 Ranked 129th.
Quality of health care system > Friendliness and courtesy of staff	51.19 Ranked 5th.	74.92 Ranked 11th. 46% more than Turkey
Nutrition > Depth of hunger > Kilocalories per person per day	170 Ranked 102nd. 70% more than United States	100 Ranked 147th.
Births and maternity > Number of births	1.24 million Ranked 5th.	4.13 million Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Turkey
Hunger and malnutrition > Children > Small children underweight	1.7% Ranked 23th.	5.4% Ranked 12th. 3 times more than Turkey
Daily smokers	32.1% Ranked 5th. 83% more than United States	17.5% Ranked 29th.
Life expectancy at birth > Total > Years	71.29 years Ranked 87th.	77.71 years Ranked 34th. 9% more than Turkey
Reproductive health > Use of birth control > Women over 15	73 Ranked 3rd. About the same as United States	72.9 Ranked 4th.
Life expectancy > Male	69.51 Ranked 89th.	76 Ranked 34th. 9% more than Turkey
Nurses and midwives > Per 1,000 people	2.4 Ranked 15th.	9.81 Ranked 14th. 4 times more than Turkey
Quality of health care system > Convenient location	62.5 Ranked 5th.	80.1 Ranked 12th. 28% more than Turkey
Access to sanitation	100% Ranked 19th. The same as United States	100% Ranked 6th.
Services, etc., value added > Current LCU	792.83 billion Ranked 43th.	11.51 trillion Ranked 21st. 15 times more than Turkey
Health care system > Population covered by public health insurance	99.5% Ranked 25th. 3 times more than United States	31.8% Ranked 34th.
Infant mortality > Infant mortality	22.6 Deaths per 1 000 live bir Ranked 1st. 3 times more than United States	6.9 Deaths per 1 000 live bir Ranked 3rd.
Death rates > Infants	18.5 Ranked 92nd. 3 times more than United States	6.8 Ranked 139th.
Life expectancy at birth > Female	74.49 years Ranked 128th.	80.93 years Ranked 52nd. 9% more than Turkey
Health care system > Total public and private health insurance coverage	99.5% Ranked 26th. 17% more than United States	84.9% Ranked 33th.
Life expectancy > Female	74.39 Ranked 96th.	81 Ranked 34th. 9% more than Turkey
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Weeks of leave given	69 Ranked 30th. 33% more than United States	52 Ranked 83th.
Per capita total expenditure on health in international dollars	420 Ranked 71st.	5,274 Ranked 1st. 13 times more than Turkey
Spending > Per person	153 Ranked 56th.	4,271 Ranked 1st. 28 times more than Turkey
Malnutrition > Stunted children under 5	15.6% Ranked 12th. 4 times more than United States	3.9% Ranked 16th.
Obesity > Overweight and obese population aged 15 or more	43.4	64.5
Obesity > Obese population aged 15 or more > Females	14.5	33.4
Diseases > Measles > Children immunised against measles	97% Ranked 60th. 8% more than United States	90% Ranked 119th.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Both sexes	0.1% Ranked 145th.	0.7% Ranked 56th. 7 times more than Turkey
Life expectancy at birth > Male	70.61 years Ranked 110th.	75.92 years Ranked 44th. 8% more than Turkey
Suicide rate > Gender ratio	1.5 per 100,000 people Ranked 74th.	4.5 per 100,000 people Ranked 18th. 3 times more than Turkey
Life expectancy at birth > Female > Years	73.8 years Ranked 91st.	80.67 years Ranked 35th. 9% more than Turkey
Life expectancy > Life expectancy at birth > Total	71.6 Number of years Ranked 30th.	77.8 Number of years Ranked 24th. 9% more than Turkey
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population	62 Ranked 70th.	69.3 Ranked 29th. 12% more than Turkey
Life expectancy > 95 percent range	(75.90-79.30)	(80.50-80.60)
Diseases > Cardiovascular death rate (per 100,000 population)	437 Ranked 38th. 2 times more than United States	179 Ranked 162nd.
Diseases > Obesity > Female obesity rate	30% Ranked 1st.	33% Ranked 3rd. 10% more than Turkey
Health services > Nurses and midwives > Per 1,000 people	1.89 Ranked 2nd.	9.81 Ranked 3rd. 5 times more than Turkey
Births and maternity > All births of boys	657,184 Ranked 1st.	2.11 million Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Turkey
Health spending per capita	464.57 Ranked 65th.	7,284.7 Ranked 4th. 16 times more than Turkey
Reproductive health > Pregnant women receiving prenatal care	92% Ranked 7th.	99% Ranked 1st. 8% more than Turkey
Diseases > Overweight > Female Body Mass Index (BMI)	24.5 Ranked 54th.	27 Ranked 10th. 10% more than Turkey
Life expectancy at birth > Male > Years	68.9 years Ranked 84th.	74.89 years Ranked 36th. 9% more than Turkey
Tuberculosis cases > Per 100,000	25 Ranked 104th. 13 times more than United States	2 Ranked 165th.
Deaths > Deaths from injuries (per 100,000 population)	39 Ranked 147th.	50 Ranked 122nd. 28% more than Turkey
Survival rate > To age 65 > Men	73.63 Ranked 73th.	83.35 Ranked 27th. 13% more than Turkey
Drug access	95% Ranked 49th. The same as United States	95% Ranked 15th.
Infant mortality > Female babies	27.1 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 86th. 4 times more than United States	6.8 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 155th.
Deaths > Noncommunicable disease mortality rate	701 Ranked 89th. 56% more than United States	450 Ranked 156th.
Life expectancy > Healthy years	59.8 years Ranked 29th.	67.6 years Ranked 22nd. 13% more than Turkey
Deaths > Deaths of infants per million people	391.01 Ranked 8th. 5 times more than United States	79.36 Ranked 33th.
Survival rate > To age 65 > Women	84.07 Ranked 76th.	88.79 Ranked 42nd. 6% more than Turkey
Health services > Health expenditure per capita > PPP > Constant 2005 international $	$677.20 Ranked 66th.	$7,289.82 Ranked 1st. 11 times more than Turkey
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population	70 Ranked 96th.	77 Ranked 30th. 10% more than Turkey
Diseases > Overweight > Male Body Mass Index (BMI)	25.33 Ranked 87th.	28.64 Ranked 6th. 13% more than Turkey
Obesity > Overweight population aged 15 or more	31.6	34
Births and maternity > Number of births per thousand people	17.18 Ranked 18th. 28% more than United States	13.46 Ranked 23th.
Intestinal diseases death rate	15.51% Ranked 61st. 2 times more than United States	7.35% Ranked 84th.
Percentage of life lived in ill health > Female	14.2% Ranked 3rd. 5% more than United States	13.5% Ranked 6th.
Health services > Outpatient visits per capita	4.61 Ranked 15th.	9 Ranked 7th. 95% more than Turkey
Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	28.81 per 100,000 people Ranked 129th. 6 times more than United States	4.53 per 100,000 people Ranked 193th.
Obesity > Overweight and obese population aged 15 or more > Males	43.3	67.2
Diseases > Obesity > Obesity rate (men)	22.7% Ranked 7th.	33.2% Ranked 4th. 46% more than Turkey
Life expectancy > Inequality adjusted index	0.743 Ranked 77th.	0.863 Ranked 33th. 16% more than Turkey
Deaths > Deaths of infant boys	15,566.59 Ranked 3rd. 14% more than United States	13,698 Ranked 2nd.
Obesity > Overweight population aged 15 or more > Males	33.6	39.7
Deaths > Deaths of infant boys per million people	232.87 Ranked 4th. 5 times more than United States	44.28 Ranked 24th.
Deaths > Rural deaths of infants per million people	1,099.96 Ranked 6th. 7 times more than United States	166.98 Ranked 14th.
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Both sexes	86 Ranked 138th. 8% more than United States	80 Ranked 145th.
Dependency ratio per 100	56 Ranked 105th. 10% more than United States	51 Ranked 125th.
Medical staff > Dental staff (per 10,000 people)	3	16
Smoking rate > Women	20 Ranked 46th. 5% more than United States	19 Ranked 47th.
Diseases > Tuberculosis cases	7,527 Ranked 40th. 55% more than United States	4,864 Ranked 54th.
Births and maternity > Births attended by skill personnel	91.3% Ranked 38th.	99% Ranked 16th. 8% more than Turkey
Hunger and malnutrition > Children > Small children severely underweight	0.3% Ranked 9th. 50% more than United States	0.2% Ranked 5th.
Births and maternity > Caesarean birth rate	37% Ranked 7th. 19% more than United States	31% Ranked 13th.
Contraception	64% Ranked 22nd.	76% Ranked 8th. 19% more than Turkey
Diseases > Neonatal tetanus cases	5 Ranked 48th.	0.0 Ranked 99th.
Infant mortality rate > Female	22.82 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 77th. 4 times more than United States	5.37 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 171st.
Red Cross donations	15,000 Ranked 33th.	221.26 million Ranked 1st. 14751 times more than Turkey
Hunger and malnutrition > Underweight boys under 5	3% Ranked 18th. 50% more than United States	2% Ranked 14th.
Tobacco > Male smoking rate	51.6 Ranked 17th. 96% more than United States	26.3 Ranked 95th.
Acute care beds	2.1 per 1,000 people Ranked 21st.	2.9 per 1,000 people Ranked 19th. 38% more than Turkey
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Rape or incest	Legal	Legal
Life expectancy > Male healthy years	58.5 years Ranked 28th.	66.4 years Ranked 22nd. 14% more than Turkey
Deaths > Deaths of infant girls	10,570.91 Ranked 3rd.	10,850 Ranked 2nd. 3% more than Turkey
Deaths > Urban deaths of infants	35,259 Ranked 2nd.	42,750 Ranked 2nd. 21% more than Turkey
Diseases > Measles cases	3 Ranked 96th.	30 Ranked 69th. 10 times more than Turkey
Years lived in ill health > Male	8.5 years Ranked 3rd. 6% more than United States	8 years Ranked 7th.
Years lived in ill health > Female	10.1 years Ranked 8th.	10.7 years Ranked 4th. 6% more than Turkey
Life expectancy > Date of information	2006 est.	2006 est.
Tobacco > Female smoking rate	19.2 Ranked 50th.	21.5 Ranked 43th. 12% more than Turkey
Reproductive health > Maternal mortality ratio > Modeled estimate > Per 100,000 live births	23 Ranked 118th.	24 Ranked 116th. 4% more than Turkey
Red Cross donations per capita	0.000237 Ranked 36th.	0.784 Ranked 13th. 3303 times more than Turkey
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Females	62.8 Ranked 86th.	71.3 Ranked 29th. 14% more than Turkey
Percentage of life lived in ill health > Males	12.7% Ranked 2nd. 18% more than United States	10.8% Ranked 9th.
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Males	86 Ranked 138th. 8% more than United States	80 Ranked 145th.
Diseases > Tuberculosis cases per million people	108.31 Ranked 110th. 7 times more than United States	16.15 Ranked 162nd.
Diseases > Obesity > Obesity rate (women)	22.7% Ranked 7th.	33.2% Ranked 4th. 46% more than Turkey
Diseases > Obesity > Male obesity rate	13% Ranked 2nd.	31% Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Turkey
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Males	61.2 Ranked 64th.	67.2 Ranked 29th. 10% more than Turkey
Reproductive health > Lifetime risk of maternal death > 1 in > Rate varies by country	1,900 Ranked 54th.	2,100 Ranked 47th. 11% more than Turkey
Births and maternity > Future births per million people	17.98 Ranked 109th. 30% more than United States	13.79 Ranked 135th.
Daily smokers > 1990	43.6% Ranked 2nd. 70% more than United States	25.6% Ranked 26th.
Spending > Public	3.3% (1999)	5.7% (1999)
Disease prevention > Tuberculosis case detection rate > All forms	79% Ranked 93th.	86.96% Ranked 50th. 10% more than Turkey
Life expectancy > Female healthy years	61.1 years Ranked 29th.	68.8 years Ranked 24th. 13% more than Turkey
Total fertility rate	2.4 Ranked 104th. 14% more than United States	2.1 Ranked 118th.
Infant mortality > Male babies	35.5 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 86th. 5 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	73 Ranked 93th.	80 Ranked 32nd. 10% more than Turkey
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Females	86 Ranked 138th. 8% more than United States	80 Ranked 145th.
Caesarian birth rate	14% Ranked 8th.	23% Ranked 2nd. 64% more than Turkey
Respiratory disease child death rate	42.77 (est)	40.43 (est)
Diseases > Pertussis cases	63 Ranked 59th.	8,739 Ranked 3rd. 139 times more than Turkey
Diseases > Neonatal tetanus cases per million people	0.0719 Ranked 60th.	0.0 Ranked 98th.
Diseases > Total tetanus cases	19 Ranked 44th.	20 Ranked 42nd. 5% more than Turkey
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > On request	Legal	Legal
Diseases > Mumps cases per million people	237.77 Ranked 14th. 100 times more than United States	2.37 Ranked 74th.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Economic or social reasons	Legal	Legal
Probability of dying before 5 > Females	45 per 1,000 people Ranked 80th. 6 times more than United States	8 per 1,000 people Ranked 152nd.
Per capita government expenditure on health in international dollars	276 Ranked 68th.	2,368 Ranked 5th. 9 times more than Turkey
Spending > Private	1.4% Ranked 109th.	7.1% Ranked 3rd. 5 times more than Turkey
Expenditure > Public > % of GDP	5.2% Ranked 2nd.	6.88% Ranked 21st. 32% more than Turkey
Births attended by skilled health staff > % of total	83% Ranked 30th.	99% Ranked 8th. 19% more than Turkey
Improved sanitation facilities > % of population with access	88% Ranked 61st.	100% Ranked 11th. 14% more than Turkey
Tuberculosis treatment success rate > % of registered cases	90.91% Ranked 19th. 50% more than United States	60.73% Ranked 153th.
Pregnant women receiving prenatal care	80.9% Ranked 15th.	99% Ranked 1st. 22% more than Turkey
% immunized 1-year-old children > HepB3	72 Ranked 86th.	88 Ranked 60th. 22% more than Turkey
Disease prevention > Tuberculosis treatment success rate > % of registered cases	91.48% Ranked 14th. 7% more than United States	85.5% Ranked 43th.
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > % of population with access	90% Ranked 78th.	100% Ranked 13th. 11% more than Turkey
Health services > External resources for health > % of total expenditure on health	0.03% Ranked 126th.	0.0 Ranked 147th.
Cause of death, by injury > % of total	5.65% Ranked 135th.	7.38% Ranked 93th. 31% more than Turkey
Diseases > Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women > %	40.2% Ranked 36th. 7 times more than United States	5.7% Ranked 131st.
Private health spending > % of GDP	1.54% Ranked 130th.	8.54% Ranked 2nd. 6 times more than Turkey
Nutrition > Prevalence of overweight > % of children under 5	9.1% Ranked 6th. 14% more than United States	8% Ranked 9th.
Public health spending > % of government spending	10.33% Ranked 102nd.	19.45% Ranked 6th. 88% more than Turkey
Infant mortality rate > Male	25 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 87th. 4 times more than United States	6.72 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 169th.
% immunized 1-year-old children > DPT3	78 Ranked 136th.	94 Ranked 75th. 21% more than Turkey
Nutrition > Low-birthweight babies > % of births	15.5% Ranked 4th. 99% more than United States	7.8% Ranked 12th.
Public health spending > % of total health spending	68.97% Ranked 73th. 51% more than United States	45.54% Ranked 139th.
Prepaid plans as % of private expenditure on health	12% Ranked 39th.	65.7% Ranked 4th. 5 times more than Turkey
% of routine EPI vaccines financed by government > Total	100 Ranked 78th. 79% more than United States	56 Ranked 101st.
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Urban	97 Ranked 55th.	100 Ranked 10th. 3% more than Turkey
Mortality > Completeness of infant death reporting > % of reported infant deaths to estimated infant deaths	55.92% Ranked 34th.	100% Ranked 2nd. 79% more than Turkey
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Foetal impairment	Legal	Legal
Diseases > Rubella cases	644 Ranked 15th. 59 times more than United States	11 Ranked 70th.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve physical health	Legal	Legal
Hunger and malnutrition > Underweight girls under 5	5% Ranked 18th. 5 times more than United States	1% Ranked 14th.
Diseases > Rubella cases per million people	9.27 Ranked 29th. 254 times more than United States	0.0365 Ranked 103th.
Births and maternity > Percent of births registered	84	>90
Diseases > Mumps cases	16,524 Ranked 3rd. 23 times more than United States	715 Ranked 35th.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To save the woman's life	Legal	Legal
Life expectancy > 95% range	(75.90-79.30)	(80.50-80.60)
Diseases > Prevalence of anemia among children > % of children under 5	32.57% Ranked 53th. 25 times more than United States	1.3% Ranked 10th.
Diseases > Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases > % of total	84.88% Ranked 55th.	86.57% Ranked 46th. 2% more than Turkey
Diseases > Female adults with HIV > % of population ages 15+ with HIV	30.4% Ranked 97th. 54% more than United States	19.8% Ranked 137th.
Contraceptive prevalence > % of women ages 15-49	71% Ranked 1st. 11% more than United States	64.2% Ranked 7th.
Immunization > Measles > % of children ages 12-23 months	91% Ranked 93th.	93% Ranked 83th. 2% more than Turkey
Out-of-pocket health expenditure > % of total expenditure on health	16.14% Ranked 146th. 43% more than United States	11.29% Ranked 169th.
Health expenditure, private > % of GDP	1.67% Ranked 139th.	9.65% Ranked 3rd. 6 times more than Turkey
Nutrition > Malnutrition prevalence > Height for age > % of children under 5	15.6% Ranked 12th. 4 times more than United States	3.9% Ranked 16th.
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > Rural > % of rural population with access	75% Ranked 82nd.	99% Ranked 32nd. 32% more than Turkey
Risk factors > Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	30.14 Ranked 119th. 6 times more than United States	4.76 Ranked 179th.
Public health spending > % of GDP	3.43% Ranked 94th.	7.14% Ranked 17th. 2 times more than Turkey
Deaths > Rural deaths of infants	58,370 Ranked 2nd. 74% more than United States	33,513 Ranked 2nd.
Drinking water availability %	82% Ranked 82nd.	100% Ranked 10th. 22% more than Turkey
Private expenditure on health as % of total expenditure on health	34.2% Ranked 107th.	55.1% Ranked 51st. 61% more than Turkey
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Total	90 Ranked 60th.	100 Ranked 8th. 11% more than Turkey
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Rural	86 Ranked 54th.	100 Ranked 9th. 16% more than Turkey
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Rural	70 Ranked 73th.	100 Ranked 8th. 43% more than Turkey
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Urban	81 Ranked 118th.	100 Ranked 12th. 23% more than Turkey
Births with health staff	81% Ranked 61st.	99% Ranked 17th. 22% more than Turkey
Deaths > Deaths of infant girls per million people	158.14 Ranked 5th. 5 times more than United States	35.08 Ranked 24th.
Prevalence of undernourishment > % of population	3% Ranked 130th. 20% more than United States	2.5% Ranked 144th.
Improved water source > % of population with access	96% Ranked 61st.	100% Ranked 15th. 4% more than Turkey
Out-of-pocket health expenditure > % of private expenditure on health	69.1% Ranked 147th. 3 times more than United States	23.8% Ranked 180th.
Nutrition > % of under-fives suffering from underweight moderate & severe	8 Ranked 97th. 8 times more than United States	1 Ranked 136th.
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Total	82 Ranked 85th.	100 Ranked 10th. 22% more than Turkey
Total expenditure on health as % of GDP	6.5% Ranked 72nd.	14.6% Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Turkey
% immunized 1-year-old children > Measles	82 Ranked 115th.	91 Ranked 80th. 11% more than Turkey
Tuberculosis cases detected under DOTS	2.7% Ranked 174th.	85.12% Ranked 33th. 32 times more than Turkey
% immunized 1-year-old children > Polio3	78 Ranked 140th.	90 Ranked 96th. 15% more than Turkey
Malnutrition prevalence > Height for age > % of children under 5	16% Ranked 15th. 15 times more than United States	1.1% Ranked 17th.
Improved sanitation facilities > Urban > % of urban population with access	96% Ranked 64th.	100% Ranked 13th. 4% more than Turkey
Smoking prevalence > Males > % of adults	49.4% Ranked 5th. 2 times more than United States	24.1% Ranked 28th.
Health spending > % of GDP	4.98% Ranked 119th.	15.68% Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Turkey
Disease prevention > Immunisation > Measles > % of children ages 12-23 months	97% Ranked 48th. 5% more than United States	92% Ranked 92nd.
Disease prevention > Immunisation against tetanus > % of children ages 12-23 months	96% Ranked 69th. 1% more than United States	95% Ranked 76th.
Immunization > DPT > % of children ages 12-23 months	90% Ranked 108th.	96% Ranked 58th. 7% more than Turkey
Improved water source > Rural > % of rural population with access	93% Ranked 55th.	100% Ranked 14th. 8% more than Turkey
Improved water source > Urban > % of urban population with access	98% Ranked 89th.	100% Ranked 21st. 2% more than Turkey
Health expenditure, public > % of GDP	4.99% Ranked 57th.	8.2% Ranked 12th. 64% more than Turkey
Health expenditure, public > % of government expenditure	12.79% Ranked 77th.	19.8% Ranked 12th. 55% more than Turkey
Tuberculosis case detection rate > %, all forms	87% Ranked 70th. The same as United States	87% Ranked 42nd.
HIVAIDS > Adult prevalence rate 15-49 years,	0.1 Ranked 140th.	0.6 Ranked 55th. 6 times more than Turkey
Out-of-pocket expenditure as % of private health expenditure	88% Ranked 101st. 3 times more than United States	25.4% Ranked 180th.
Malnutrition prevalence > Weight for age > % of children under 5	3.9% Ranked 17th. 2 times more than United States	1.6% Ranked 20th.
Expenditure > Private > % of GDP	2.14% Ranked 106th.	8.52% Ranked 1st. 4 times more than Turkey
Immunisation > Immunization, measles > % of children ages 12-23 months	98% Ranked 44th. 7% more than United States	92% Ranked 107th.
Immunisation > Immunization, DPT > % of children ages 12-23 months	97% Ranked 61st. 2% more than United States	95% Ranked 85th.
Deaths > Urban deaths of infants per million people	664.44 Ranked 4th. 3 times more than United States	213 Ranked 12th.
Disease prevention > Improved water source > Urban > % of urban population with access	100% Ranked 50th. The same as United States	100% Ranked 18th.
Disease prevention > Improved water source > % of population with access	99% Ranked 54th. The same as United States	99% Ranked 48th.
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > Urban > % of urban population with access	97% Ranked 64th.	100% Ranked 13th. 3% more than Turkey
Nutrition > Prevalence of undernourishment > % of population	5% Ranked 164th. The same as United States	5% Ranked 116th.
Nutrition > Malnutrition prevalence > Weight for age > % of children under 5	3.5% Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than United States	1.3% Ranked 4th.
Births and maternity > All births of boys per thousand people	8.88 Ranked 4th. 29% more than United States	6.89 Ranked 36th.
Health expenditure, total > % of GDP	6.66% Ranked 90th.	17.85% Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than Turkey
Diseases > Diabetes > Prevalence > % of population ages 20 to 79	7.91% Ranked 79th.	9.35% Ranked 60th. 18% more than Turkey
Smoking prevalence > Females > % of adults	17.6% Ranked 16th.	19.2% Ranked 13th. 9% more than Turkey
Expenditure > Total > % of GDP	7.72% Ranked 46th.	15.4% Ranked 1st. Twice as much as Turkey
Births and maternity > All births of girls per thousand people	8.41 Ranked 4th. 28% more than United States	6.57 Ranked 35th.
External resources for health as % of total expenditure on health	0.0 Ranked 175th.	0.0 Ranked 146th.

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