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Birth rate > Crude > Per 1,000 people: Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the population growth rate in the absence of migration.
Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth: Average age of mother at first childbirth.
Births and maternity > Future births: Mid-range estimate for country's population increase due to births from five years prior to the given year. For example, from 2095 to 2100, India's population is expected to rise by 16,181 people due to births. Estimates are from the UN Population Division.
Births and maternity > Total fertility rate: Total fertility rate.
Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population): The number of people that will die from cancer out of 100,000 people the same age. The number is not an accurate telling of the country's cancer rate, but rather how fatal cancer is in each country.
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.
Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people: Hospital beds include inpatient beds available in public, private, general, and specialized hospitals and rehabilitation centers. In most cases beds for both acute and chronic care are included.
Infant mortality rate > Total: This entry gives the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year; included is the total death rate, and deaths by sex, male and female. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country.
Life expectancy > Men: Life expectancy for men.
Life expectancy at birth > Total population: The average number of years to be lived by a group of people born in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. Life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages. It can also be thought of as indicating the potential return on investment in human capital and is necessary for the calculation of various actuarial measures.
Life expectancy at birth, female > Years: Life expectancy at birth, female (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Life expectancy at birth, male > Years: Life expectancy at birth, male (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Life expectancy at birth, total > Years: Life expectancy at birth, total (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Physicians > Per 1,000 people: Physicians are defined as graduates of any facility or school of medicine who are working in the country in any medical field (practice, teaching, research).
Probability of reaching 65 > Male: Probability at birth of reaching the age of 65.
Infant mortality rate: The number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita: An estimate of all people (adults and children) alive at yearend with HIV infection, whether or not they have developed symptoms of AIDS. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate: How many infants, out of 1000, who will die before attaining one year of age.
Life expectancy > Women: Life expectancy for women.
HIV AIDS > Adult prevalence rate: An estimate of the percentage of adults (aged 15-49) living with HIV/AIDS. The adult prevalence rate is calculated by dividing the estimated number of adults living with HIV/AIDS at yearend by the total adult population at yearend.
Health services > Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people: Hospital beds include inpatient beds available in public, private, general, and specialized hospitals and rehabilitation centers. In most cases beds for both acute and chronic care are included."
Diseases > Overweight > Average Body Mass Index (BMI): Countries compared by average BMI (combining male and female population), according to data gathered by researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The BMI (Body Mass Index) measures how appropiate is the weight of an individual compared to their height. The calculation is made measuring your weight in kilograms and dividing it twice by your height measured in metres. A high BMI (25 or more) is usually associated with a risk of suffering diverse health problems.
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS: An estimate of all people (adults and children) alive at yearend with HIV infection, whether or not they have developed symptoms of AIDS.
Adolescent fertility rate > Births per 1,000 women ages 15-19: Adolescent fertility rate is the number of births per 1,000 women ages 15-19.
Probability of reaching 65 > Female: Probability at birth of reaching the age of 65.
Expenditure per capita > Current US$: Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditures as a ratio of total population. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Health expenditure per capita > Current US$: Health expenditure per capita (current US$). Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditures as a ratio of total population. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Births and maternity > Teenage birth rate: Percentage of females aged 15-19 who give birth, out of all females the same age in the country.
Diseases > Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people: Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100,000 people). Incidence of tuberculosis is the estimated number of new pulmonary, smear positive, and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis cases. Incidence includes patients with HIV.
Births and maternity > Crude birth rate: Country's crude birth rate. The crude birth rate is the number of live births for every 1,000 people.
Births and maternity > Maternal death rate: Number of mothers who died giving birth, out of 100,000 births.
Health services > Physicians > Per 1,000 people: Physicians include generalist and specialist medical practitioners.
Services, etc., value added > Current LCU per capita: Services, etc., value added (current LCU). Services correspond to ISIC divisions 50-99. They include value added in wholesale and retail trade (including hotels and restaurants), transport, and government, financial, professional, and personal services such as education, health care, and real estate services. Also included are imputed bank service charges, import duties, and any statistical discrepancies noted by national compilers as well as discrepancies arising from rescaling. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The industrial origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are in current local currency. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Death rates > Children under 5: Under-five mortality rate is the probability per 1,000 that a newborn baby will die before reaching age five, if subject to current age-specific mortality rates."
Death rates > Women: Adult mortality rate is the probability of dying between the ages of 15 and 60--that is, the probability of a 15-year-old dying before reaching age 60, if subject to current age-specific mortality rates between those ages."
Death rates > Men: Adult mortality rate is the probability of dying between the ages of 15 and 60--that is, the probability of a 15-year-old dying before reaching age 60, if subject to current age-specific mortality rates between those ages."
Diseases > HIV AIDS > AIDS deaths: AIDS deaths.
Births and maternity > Number of births: Total number of live births. A live birth refers to a birth after which the baby shows signs of life, however, if the baby dies after showing signs of life, it is still considered a live birth.
Life expectancy at birth > Total > Years: Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Life expectancy > Male: Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Nurses and midwives > Per 1,000 people: Nurses and midwives (per 1,000 people). Nurses and midwives include professional nurses, professional midwives, auxiliary nurses, auxiliary midwives, enrolled nurses, enrolled midwives and other associated personnel, such as dental nurses and primary care nurses.
Access to sanitation: The percentage of the total population with access to sanitation facilities
Services, etc., value added > Current LCU: Services, etc., value added (current LCU). Services correspond to ISIC divisions 50-99. They include value added in wholesale and retail trade (including hotels and restaurants), transport, and government, financial, professional, and personal services such as education, health care, and real estate services. Also included are imputed bank service charges, import duties, and any statistical discrepancies noted by national compilers as well as discrepancies arising from rescaling. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The industrial origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are in current local currency.
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS per 1000: An estimate of all people (adults and children) alive at yearend with HIV infection, whether or not they have developed symptoms of AIDS. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Death rates > Infants: Infant mortality rate is the number of infants dying before reaching one year of age, per 1,000 live births in a given year."
Life expectancy at birth > Female: The average number of years to be lived by a females in this nation born in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. Life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages. It can also be thought of as indicating the potential return on investment in human capital and is necessary for the calculation of various actuarial measures.
Life expectancy > Female: Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Weeks of leave given: Maternity leave benefits.
Births and maternity > Antenatal care > Mothers getting 1+ visit during pregnancy: Percentage of pregnant women who received at least one visit by a doctor or other highly specialized care provider.
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.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > AIDS deaths per million people: AIDS deaths. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Diseases > Measles > Children immunised against measles: Percentage of children under 1 year old immunized against measles.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Both sexes: People living with HIV, 15-49 years old, percentage.
Life expectancy at birth > Male: The average number of years to be lived by amen in this nation born in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. The entry includes total population as well as the male and female components. Life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages. It can also be thought of as indicating the potential return on investment in human capital and is necessary for the calculation of various actuarial measures.
Life expectancy at birth > Female > Years: Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population: Healthy life expectancy at birth (years) 2002 - Total population
Life expectancy > 95 percent range: 95% range.
Diseases > Cardiovascular death rate (per 100,000 population): The number of people that will die from cardiovascular diseases out of 100,000 people the same age. The number is not an accurate telling of the country's cardiovascular disease rate, but rather how fatal cardiovascular diseases are in each country.
Health services > Nurses and midwives > Per 1,000 people: Nurses and midwives include professional nurses, professional midwives, auxiliary nurses, auxiliary midwives, enrolled nurses, enrolled midwives and other associated personnel, such as dental nurses and primary care nurses."
Health spending per capita: Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditures as a ratio of total population. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation. Data are in current U.S. dollars."
Reproductive health > Pregnant women receiving prenatal care: Pregnant women receiving prenatal care are the percentage of women attended at least once during pregnancy by skilled health personnel for reasons related to pregnancy.
Diseases > Overweight > Female Body Mass Index (BMI): Countries compared by average female BMI, according to data gathered by researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The BMI (Body Mass Index) measures how appropiate is the weight of an individual compared to their height. The calculation is made measuring your weight in kilograms and dividing it twice by your height measured in metres. A high BMI (25 or more) is usually associated with a risk of suffering diverse health problems.
Life expectancy at birth > Male > Years: Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Tuberculosis cases > Per 100,000: Tuberculosis cases (per 100,000 people)
Deaths > Deaths from injuries (per 100,000 population): The number of people that die from injuries out of 100,000 people the same age. The number is not an accurate telling of the country's injury rate, but rather how fatal injuries are in each country.
Survival rate > To age 65 > Men: Survival to age 65 refers to the percentage of a cohort of newborn infants that would survive to age 65, if subject to current age specific mortality rates."
Drug access: Population with access to essential drugs 2000. The data on access to essential drugs are based on statistical estimates received from World Health Organization (WHO) country and regional offices and regional advisers and through the World Drug Situation Survey carried out in 1998-99. These estimates represent the best information available to the WHO Department of Essential Drugs and Medicines Policy to date and are currently being validated by WHO member states. The department assigns the estimates to four groupings: very low access (0-49%), low access (50-79%), medium access (80-94%) and good access (95-100%). These groupings, used here in presenting the data, are often employed by the WHO in interpreting the data, as the actual estimates may suggest a higher level of accuracy than the data afford. b.
Infant mortality > Female babies: Infant mortality rate for females under 1 year.
Deaths > Noncommunicable disease mortality rate: The number of people that die from noncommunicable diseases out of 100,000 people the same age. The number is not an accurate telling of the country's noncommunicable disease rate, but rather how fatal noncommunicable diseases are in each country.
Survival rate > To age 65 > Women: Survival to age 65 refers to the percentage of a cohort of newborn infants that would survive to age 65, if subject to current age specific mortality rates."
Health services > Health expenditure per capita > PPP > Constant 2005 international $: Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditures as a ratio of total population. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation. Data are in international dollars converted using 2005 purchasing power parity (PPP) rates."
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population: Life expectancy at birth (years) 2003 - Total population
Diseases > Overweight > Male Body Mass Index (BMI): Countries compared by average male BMI, according to data gathered by researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The BMI (Body Mass Index) measures how appropiate is the weight of an individual compared to their height. The calculation is made measuring your weight in kilograms and dividing it twice by your height measured in metres. A high BMI (25 or more) is usually associated with a risk of suffering diverse health problems.
Births and maternity > Number of births per thousand people: Total number of live births. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Intestinal diseases death rate: Death rate from intestinal infectious diseases
Units: Deaths/100,000 Population
Units: The final number is based on an aggregation of deaths recorded for WHO code B01 for all age groups by sex. These were then combined with UN Population Division population data for the country in that particular year. The death rates were standardized utilizing the age structure for the population of Canada. See page 22 of the2001 ESI report for more details on the methodology.
Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people: Incidence of tuberculosis is the estimated number of new pulmonary, smear positive, and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis cases.
Life expectancy > Inequality adjusted index: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index.
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Both sexes: Adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years per 1000 population).
Dependency ratio per 100: Dependency ratio (per 100), 2003
Medical staff > Dental staff (per 10,000 people): Dentistry personnel density (per 10 000 population).
Diseases > Tuberculosis cases: Number of reported tuberbculosis cases.
Births and maternity > Births attended by skill personnel: Births attended by skilled health personnel, percentage.
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.
Births and maternity > Antenatal care > Mothers getting 4+ visits during pregrancy: Percentage of pregnant women who received at least four visits by a doctor or other highly specialized care provider.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Aged over 15: Population with HIV/AIDS (estimate).
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Rape or incest: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Diseases > Measles cases: Number of reported measles cases.
Reproductive health > Maternal mortality ratio > Modeled estimate > Per 100,000 live births: Maternal mortality ratio is the number of women who die during pregnancy and childbirth, per 100,000 live births. The data are estimated with a regression model using information on fertility, birth attendants, and HIV prevalence."
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Females: Healthy life expectancy at birth (years) 2002 - Females
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Males: Adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years per 1000 population).
Diseases > Tuberculosis cases per million people: Number of reported tuberbculosis cases. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Community health workers > Per 1,000 people: Community health workers (per 1,000 people). Community health workers include various types of community health aides, many with country-specific occupational titles such as community health officers, community health-education workers, family health workers, lady health visitors and health extension package workers.
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Males: Healthy life expectancy at birth (years) 2002 - Males
Reproductive health > Lifetime risk of maternal death > 1 in > Rate varies by country: Life time risk of maternal death is the probability that a 15-year-old female will die eventually from a maternal cause assuming that current levels of fertility and mortality (including maternal mortality) do not change in the future, taking into account competing causes of death. "
HIV AIDS > Women living with aids 15-49: People living with HIV/AIDS, women (age 15-49)
Children living with AIDS per 1000: People living with HIV/AIDS, children (age 0-14). Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Births and maternity > Future births per million people: Mid-range estimate for country's population increase due to births from five years prior to the given year. For example, from 2095 to 2100, India's population is expected to rise by 16,181 people due to births. Estimates are from the UN Population Division. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Spending > Public: World Bank. 2002. World Development Indicators 2002. CD-ROM. Washington, DC.
Disease prevention > Tuberculosis case detection rate > All forms: Tuberculosis case detection rate (all forms) is the percentage of newly notified tuberculosis cases (including relapses) to estimated incident cases (case detection, all forms)."
Total fertility rate: Total fertility rate, 2003
Infant mortality > Male babies: Infant mortality rate for males under 1 year.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve mental health: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Children living with AIDS: People living with HIV/AIDS, children (age 0-14)
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).
Respiratory disease child death rate: Child death rate from respiratory diseases
Units: Deaths/100,000 Population Aged 0-14
Units: The final number is based on an aggregation of deaths recorded for WHO codes B31 and B320, and B321, by sex and by age. These were then combined with UN Population Division population data broken down by age group to produce rates. See page 22 of the 2001 ESI report for more details on the methodology.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Women > Aged above 14: Population with HIV/AIDS (estimate).
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > On request: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Economic or social reasons: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Probability of dying before 5 > Females: Probability of females dying before reaching the age of 5. (2003)
Per capita government expenditure on health in international dollars: Per capita government expenditure on health in international dollars, 2002
Spending > Private: Private expenditure on health as a percentage of GDP 1998.
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.
Pregnant women receiving prenatal care > %: 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.
Prevalence of HIV > Total > % of population ages 15-49: Prevalence of HIV refers to the percentage of people ages 15-49 who are infected with HIV.
Contraceptive prevalence > % of women ages 15-49: Contraceptive prevalence rate is the percentage of women who are practicing, or whose sexual partners are practicing, any form of contraception. It is usually measured for married women ages 15-49 only.
Immunization > Measles > % of children ages 12-23 months: Child immunization measures the percentage of children ages 12-23 months who received vaccinations before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized against measles after receiving one dose of vaccine.
Tuberculosis case detection rate > %, all forms: Tuberculosis case detection rate (%, all forms). Tuberculosis case detection rate (all forms) is the percentage of newly notified tuberculosis cases (including relapses) to estimated incident cases (case detection, all forms).
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.
Health expenditure, public > % of GDP: Health expenditure, public (% of GDP). Public health expenditure consists of recurrent and capital spending from government (central and local) budgets, external borrowings and grants (including donations from international agencies and nongovernmental organizations), and social (or compulsory) health insurance funds.
Improved water source > Urban > % of urban population with access: Access to an improved water source refers to the percentage of the population with reasonable access to an adequate amount of water from an improved source, such as a household connection, public standpipe, borehole, protected well or spring, and rainwater collection. Unimproved sources include vendors, tanker trucks, and unprotected wells and springs. Reasonable access is defined as the availability of at least 20 liters a person a day from a source within one kilometer of the dwelling.
Improved water source > Rural > % of rural population with access: Access to an improved water source refers to the percentage of the population with reasonable access to an adequate amount of water from an improved source, such as a household connection, public standpipe, borehole, protected well or spring, and rainwater collection. Unimproved sources include vendors, tanker trucks, and unprotected wells and springs. Reasonable access is defined as the availability of at least 20 liters a person a day from a source within one kilometer of the dwelling.
Immunization > DPT > % of children ages 12-23 months: Child immunization measures the percentage of children ages 12-23 months who received vaccinations before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized against diphtheria, pertussis (or whooping cough), and tetanus (DPT) after receiving three doses of vaccine.
Disease prevention > Immunisation against tetanus > % of children ages 12-23 months: Child immunisation measures the percentage of children ages 12-23 months who received vaccinations before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized against diphtheria, pertussis (or whooping cough), and tetanus (DPT) after receiving three doses of vaccine."
Disease prevention > Immunisation > Measles > % of children ages 12-23 months: Child immunisation measures the percentage of children ages 12-23 months who received vaccinations before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized against measles after receiving one dose of vaccine.
Risk factors > Prevalence of HIV > Male > % ages 15-24: Prevalence of HIV is the percentage of people who are infected with HIV. Youth rates are as a percentage of the relevant age group.
Health services > Out-of-pocket health expenditure > % of private expenditure on health: Out of pocket expenditure is any direct outlay by households, including gratuities and in-kind payments, to health practitioners and suppliers of pharmaceuticals, therapeutic appliances, and other goods and services whose primary intent is to contribute to the restoration or enhancement of the health status of individuals or population groups. It is a part of private health expenditure."
Health spending > % of GDP: Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditure. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation."
Private expenditure on health as % of total expenditure on health: Private expenditure on health as % of total expenditure on health, 2002
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve physical health: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Total: Health - % of population using adequate sanitation facilities 2000 - Total
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Foetal impairment: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Rural: Health - % of population using improved drinking water sources 2000 - Rural.
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Rural: Health - % of population using adequate sanitation facilities 2000 - Rural
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Urban: Health - % of population using improved drinking water sources 2000 - Urban
Births with health staff: Births attended by skilled health staff. Definitions of skilled health staff may vary across countries. Data refer to the most recent year available during the period specified or to a running average for a series of years surrounding the period 1995 to 2000.
Mortality > Completeness of infant death reporting > % of reported infant deaths to estimated infant deaths: Completeness of infant death reporting is the number of infant deaths reported by national statistics authorities to the United Nations Statistics Division's Demography Yearbook divided by the number of infant deaths estimated by the United Nations Population Division.
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Urban: Health - % of population using adequate sanitation facilities 2000 - Urban
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.
% of routine EPI vaccines financed by government > Total: Health - % of routine EPI vaccines financed by government 2002 - Total
Prepaid plans as % of private expenditure on health: Prepaid plans as % of private expenditure on health, 2002
Mortality > Completeness of total death reporting > % of reported total deaths to estimated total deaths: Completeness of total death reporting is the number of total deaths reported by national statistics authorities to the United Nations Statistics Division's Demography Yearbook divided by the number of total deaths estimated by the United Nations Population Division.
Public health spending > % of total health spending: Public health expenditure consists of recurrent and capital spending from government (central and local) budgets, external borrowings and grants (including donations from international agencies and nongovernmental organisations), and social (or compulsory) health insurance funds. Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditure. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation."
Nutrition > Low-birthweight babies > % of births: Low-birthweight babies are newborns weighing less than 2,500 grams, with the measurement taken within the first hours of life, before significant postnatal weight loss has occurred."
% immunized 1-year-old children > DPT3: Health - % immunized 2002 1-year-old children - DPT3
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.
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.
% 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
Diseases > Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women > %: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%). Prevalence of anemia, pregnant women, is the percentage of pregnant women whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter at sea level.
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions > % of total: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total). Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions include infectious and parasitic diseases, respiratory infections, and nutritional deficiencies such as underweight and stunting.
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."
Improved sanitation facilities > Urban > % of urban population with access: Access to improved sanitation facilities refers to the percentage of the population with at least adequate access to excreta disposal facilities that can effectively prevent human, animal, and insect contact with excreta. Improved facilities range from simple but protected pit latrines to flush toilets with a sewerage connection. To be effective, facilities must be correctly constructed and properly maintained.
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > % of population with access: Access to improved sanitation facilities refers to the percentage of the population with at least adequate access to excreta disposal facilities that can effectively prevent human, animal, and insect contact with excreta. Improved facilities range from simple but protected pit latrines to flush toilets with a sewerage connection. To be effective, facilities must be correctly constructed and properly maintained."
Disease prevention > Tuberculosis treatment success rate > % of registered cases: Tuberculosis treatment success rate is the percentage of new, registered smear-positive (infectious) cases that were cured or in which a full course of treatment was completed."
% immunized 1-year-old children > HepB3: Health - % immunized 2002 1-year-old children - HepB3
Pregnant women receiving prenatal care: Pregnant women receiving prenatal care are the percentage of women attended at least once during pregnancy by skilled health personnel for reasons related to pregnancy.
Tuberculosis treatment success rate > % of registered cases: Tuberculosis treatment success rate is the percentage of new, registered smear-positive (infectious) cases that were cured or in which a full course of treatment was completed.
Health expenditure, public > % of total health expenditure: Health expenditure, public (% of total health expenditure). Public health expenditure consists of recurrent and capital spending from government (central and local) budgets, external borrowings and grants (including donations from international agencies and nongovernmental organizations), and social (or compulsory) health insurance funds. Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditure. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation.
Improved sanitation facilities > % of population with access: Access to improved sanitation facilities refers to the percentage of the population with at least adequate access to excreta disposal facilities that can effectively prevent human, animal, and insect contact with excreta. Improved facilities range from simple but protected pit latrines to flush toilets with a sewerage connection. To be effective, facilities must be correctly constructed and properly maintained.
Diseases > Overweight > Ratio of male to female BMI: Compares the ratio of male to female BMI by countries, according to data gathered by researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The BMI (Body Mass Index) measures how appropiate is the weight of an individual compared to their height. The calculation is made measuring your weight in kilograms and dividing it twice by your height measured in metres. A high BMI (25 or more) is usually associated with a risk of suffering diverse health problems.
Births attended by skilled health staff > % of total: Births attended by skilled health staff are the percentage of deliveries attended by personnel trained to give the necessary supervision, care, and advice to women during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period; to conduct deliveries on their own; and to care for newborns.
Expenditure > Public > % of GDP: Public health expenditure consists of recurrent and capital spending from government (central and local) budgets, external borrowings and grants (including donations from international agencies and nongovernmental organizations), and social (or compulsory) health insurance funds.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To save the woman's life: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
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.
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.
Risk factors > Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people: Incidence of tuberculosis is the estimated number of new pulmonary, smear positive, and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis cases."
Risk factors > Prevalence of HIV > Total > % of population ages 15-49: Prevalence of HIV refers to the percentage of people ages 15-49 who are infected with HIV.
Public health spending > % of GDP: Public health expenditure consists of recurrent and capital spending from government (central and local) budgets, external borrowings and grants (including donations from international agencies and nongovernmental organisations), and social (or compulsory) health insurance funds."
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."
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
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.
HIVAIDS > Adult prevalence rate 15-49 years,: Health - HIV/AIDS - Adult prevalence rate (15-49 years), end-2001
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.
Out-of-pocket expenditure as % of private health expenditure: Out-of-pocket expenditure on health as % of private expenditure on health, 2002
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."
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.
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.

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Birth rate > Crude > Per 1,000 people	12.55 per 1,000 people Ranked 137th.	29.39 per 1,000 people Ranked 53th. 2 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth	30.5 Ranked 15th. 2% more than Papua New Guinea	29.8 Ranked 8th.
Births and maternity > Future births	412.8 Ranked 57th. 83% more than Papua New Guinea	225.88 Ranked 77th.
Births and maternity > Total fertility rate	1.89% Ranked 74th.	1.96% Ranked 40th. 4% more than Australia
Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population)	126 Ranked 106th. 12% more than Papua New Guinea	113 Ranked 133th.
Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman	1.77 births per woman Ranked 138th.	3.8 births per woman Ranked 47th. 2 times more than Australia
Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people	7.4 per 1,000 people Ranked 9th. 84% more than Papua New Guinea	4.02 per 1,000 people Ranked 60th.
Infant mortality rate > Total	4.61 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 185th.	43.29 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 55th. 9 times more than Australia
Life expectancy > Men	80 years Ranked 1st. 31% more than Papua New Guinea	61 years Ranked 95th.
Life expectancy at birth > Total population	81.81 years Ranked 9th. 24% more than Papua New Guinea	66.24 years Ranked 158th.
Life expectancy at birth, female > Years	84.1 Ranked 12th. 31% more than Papua New Guinea	64.32 Ranked 152nd.
Life expectancy at birth, male > Years	79.7 Ranked 8th. 33% more than Papua New Guinea	60.11 Ranked 156th.
Life expectancy at birth, total > Years	81.85 Ranked 11th. 32% more than Papua New Guinea	62.16 Ranked 156th.
Physicians > Per 1,000 people	2.5 per 1,000 people Ranked 26th. 50 times more than Papua New Guinea	0.05 per 1,000 people Ranked 86th.
Probability of reaching 65 > Male	83.1% Ranked 7th. Twice as much as Papua New Guinea	41.4% Ranked 128th.
Infant mortality rate	4.76 Ranked 165th.	53.15 Ranked 49th. 11 times more than Australia
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita	0.704 per 1,000 people Ranked 74th.	2.83 per 1,000 people Ranked 57th. 4 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate	4.1 Ranked 164th.	48.4 Ranked 38th. 12 times more than Australia
Life expectancy > Women	84 years Ranked 1st. 27% more than Papua New Guinea	66 years Ranked 95th.
HIV AIDS > Adult prevalence rate	0.1% Ranked 127th.	0.9% Ranked 49th. 9 times more than Australia
Health services > Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people	3.97 Ranked 42nd.	4.02 Ranked 60th. 1% more than Australia
Diseases > Overweight > Average Body Mass Index (BMI)	26.1 Ranked 27th. 10% more than Papua New Guinea	23.79 Ranked 98th.
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS	20,000 Ranked 77th.	34,000 Ranked 66th. 70% more than Australia
Adolescent fertility rate > Births per 1,000 women ages 15-19	14.33 births Ranked 151st.	56.58 births Ranked 72nd. 4 times more than Australia
Probability of reaching 65 > Female	90.2% Ranked 9th. 88% more than Papua New Guinea	48% Ranked 127th.
Expenditure per capita > Current US$	3,123.3$ Ranked 16th. 103 times more than Papua New Guinea	30.4$ Ranked 140th.
Health expenditure per capita > Current US$	$5,938.65 Ranked 8th. 75 times more than Papua New Guinea	$78.87 Ranked 146th.
Births and maternity > Teenage birth rate	15.5 Ranked 31st.	70 Ranked 35th. 5 times more than Australia
Diseases > Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	6.5 Ranked 181st.	348 Ranked 21st. 54 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > Crude birth rate	13.4 Ranked 28th.	32.4 Ranked 8th. 2 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > Maternal death rate	7 per 100,000 live births Ranked 161st.	230 per 100,000 live births Ranked 48th. 33 times more than Australia
Health services > Physicians > Per 1,000 people	0.96 Ranked 49th. 19 times more than Papua New Guinea	0.05 Ranked 87th.
Services, etc., value added > Current LCU per capita	42,292.51 Ranked 70th. 90 times more than Papua New Guinea	472.29 Ranked 174th.
Death rates > Children under 5	5.1 Ranked 155th.	68.3 Ranked 46th. 13 times more than Australia
Death rates > Women	47.49 Ranked 154th.	254.57 Ranked 38th. 5 times more than Australia
Death rates > Men	82.36 Ranked 153th.	347.86 Ranked 30th. 4 times more than Australia
Diseases > HIV AIDS > AIDS deaths	200 Ranked 91st.	1,100 Ranked 43th. 6 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > Number of births	297,903 Ranked 16th. 51% more than Papua New Guinea	197,492 Ranked 41st.
Life expectancy at birth > Total > Years	80.63 years Ranked 5th. 43% more than Papua New Guinea	56.39 years Ranked 141st.
Life expectancy > Male	79.2 Ranked 7th. 34% more than Papua New Guinea	58.98 Ranked 143th.
Nurses and midwives > Per 1,000 people	9.59 Ranked 15th. 21 times more than Papua New Guinea	0.457 Ranked 118th.
Access to sanitation	100% Ranked 15th. 2% more than Papua New Guinea	98% Ranked 33th.
Services, etc., value added > Current LCU	933.2 billion Ranked 61st. 332 times more than Papua New Guinea	2.81 billion Ranked 158th.
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS per 1000	0.918 Ranked 100th.	5.07 Ranked 52nd. 6 times more than Australia
Death rates > Infants	4.3 Ranked 155th.	52 Ranked 42nd. 12 times more than Australia
Life expectancy at birth > Female	84.35 years Ranked 12th. 23% more than Papua New Guinea	68.56 years Ranked 158th.
Life expectancy > Female	83.7 Ranked 7th. 32% more than Papua New Guinea	63.33 Ranked 137th.
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Weeks of leave given	78 Ranked 17th. 3 times more than Papua New Guinea	26 Ranked 118th.
Births and maternity > Antenatal care > Mothers getting 1+ visit during pregnancy	98.3% Ranked 12th. 25% more than Papua New Guinea	78.8% Ranked 42nd.
Per capita total expenditure on health in international dollars	2,699 Ranked 11th. 20 times more than Papua New Guinea	136 Ranked 128th.
Spending > Per person	1,714 Ranked 15th. 69 times more than Papua New Guinea	25 Ranked 100th.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > AIDS deaths per million people	8.96 Ranked 110th.	156.85 Ranked 48th. 18 times more than Australia
Diseases > Measles > Children immunised against measles	94% Ranked 95th. 57% more than Papua New Guinea	60% Ranked 182nd.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Both sexes	0.2% Ranked 113th.	0.7% Ranked 58th. 3 times more than Australia
Life expectancy at birth > Male	79.4 years Ranked 7th. 24% more than Papua New Guinea	64.02 years Ranked 155th.
Life expectancy at birth > Female > Years	83.16 years Ranked 7th. 46% more than Papua New Guinea	56.97 years Ranked 142nd.
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population	72.6 Ranked 9th. 40% more than Papua New Guinea	51.9 Ranked 137th.
Life expectancy > 95 percent range	(83.70-83.90)	(51.90-69.00)
Diseases > Cardiovascular death rate (per 100,000 population)	136 Ranked 182nd.	419 Ranked 52nd. 3 times more than Australia
Health services > Nurses and midwives > Per 1,000 people	10.91 Ranked 6th. 21 times more than Papua New Guinea	0.53 Ranked 18th.
Health spending per capita	3,985.93 Ranked 16th. 128 times more than Papua New Guinea	31.03 Ranked 156th.
Reproductive health > Pregnant women receiving prenatal care	100% Ranked 1st. 27% more than Papua New Guinea	78.8% Ranked 41st.
Diseases > Overweight > Female Body Mass Index (BMI)	24.95 Ranked 37th. 2% more than Papua New Guinea	24.41 Ranked 57th.
Life expectancy at birth > Male > Years	78.21 years Ranked 7th. 40% more than Papua New Guinea	55.84 years Ranked 136th.
Tuberculosis cases > Per 100,000	4 Ranked 155th.	283 Ranked 10th. 71 times more than Australia
Deaths > Deaths from injuries (per 100,000 population)	32 Ranked 168th.	100 Ranked 52nd. 3 times more than Australia
Survival rate > To age 65 > Men	88.1 Ranked 2nd. 79% more than Papua New Guinea	49.14 Ranked 145th.
Drug access	95% Ranked 36th. 19% more than Papua New Guinea	80% Ranked 81st.
Infant mortality > Female babies	4.5 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 177th.	59.8 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 47th. 13 times more than Australia
Deaths > Noncommunicable disease mortality rate	355 Ranked 184th.	772 Ranked 60th. 2 times more than Australia
Survival rate > To age 65 > Women	92.99 Ranked 8th. 54% more than Papua New Guinea	60.46 Ranked 142nd.
Health services > Health expenditure per capita > PPP > Constant 2005 international $	$3,260.75 Ranked 18th. 50 times more than Papua New Guinea	$65.08 Ranked 153th.
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population	81 Ranked 6th. 35% more than Papua New Guinea	60 Ranked 137th.
Diseases > Overweight > Male Body Mass Index (BMI)	27.24 Ranked 21st. 18% more than Papua New Guinea	23.16 Ranked 127th.
Births and maternity > Number of births per thousand people	13.5 Ranked 26th.	32.4 Ranked 8th. 2 times more than Australia
Intestinal diseases death rate	0.62% Ranked 115th.	18.54% Ranked 54th. 30 times more than Australia
Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	5.8 per 100,000 people Ranked 186th.	249.5 per 100,000 people Ranked 37th. 43 times more than Australia
Life expectancy > Inequality adjusted index	0.93 Ranked 10th. 83% more than Papua New Guinea	0.508 Ranked 132nd.
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Both sexes	46 Ranked 185th.	237 Ranked 47th. 5 times more than Australia
Dependency ratio per 100	48 Ranked 141st.	77 Ranked 55th. 60% more than Australia
Medical staff > Dental staff (per 10,000 people)	11	<1
Diseases > Tuberculosis cases	281 Ranked 120th.	2,087 Ranked 74th. 7 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > Births attended by skill personnel	100% Ranked 4th. 89% more than Papua New Guinea	53% Ranked 57th.
Infant mortality rate > Female	4.27 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 183th.	39.28 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 56th. 9 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > Antenatal care > Mothers getting 4+ visits during pregrancy	92% Ranked 2nd. 68% more than Papua New Guinea	54.9% Ranked 9th.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Aged over 15	16000	57000
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Rape or incest	Legal	Illegal
Diseases > Measles cases	11 Ranked 86th.	0.0 Ranked 157th.
Life expectancy > Date of information	2006 est.	2006 est.
Reproductive health > Maternal mortality ratio > Modeled estimate > Per 100,000 live births	8 Ranked 146th.	250 Ranked 51st. 31 times more than Australia
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Females	74.3 Ranked 10th. 42% more than Papua New Guinea	52.4 Ranked 139th.
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Males	46 Ranked 185th.	237 Ranked 47th. 5 times more than Australia
Diseases > Tuberculosis cases per million people	13.37 Ranked 166th.	326.21 Ranked 62nd. 24 times more than Australia
Community health workers > Per 1,000 people	0.05 Ranked 3rd.	0.624 Ranked 4th. 12 times more than Australia
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Males	70.9 Ranked 6th. 38% more than Papua New Guinea	51.4 Ranked 139th.
Reproductive health > Lifetime risk of maternal death > 1 in > Rate varies by country	7,400 Ranked 23th. 79 times more than Papua New Guinea	94 Ranked 119th.
HIV AIDS > Women living with aids 15-49	0.07 Ranked 110th.	0.65 Ranked 53th. 9 times more than Australia
Children living with AIDS per 1000	0.00704 Ranked 75th.	0.0862 Ranked 50th. 12 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > Future births per million people	13.04 Ranked 138th.	29.74 Ranked 46th. 2 times more than Australia
Spending > Public	6.0%	2.5%
Disease prevention > Tuberculosis case detection rate > All forms	86.96% Ranked 66th. 2% more than Papua New Guinea	85.22% Ranked 80th.
Total fertility rate	1.7 Ranked 139th.	4 Ranked 54th. 2 times more than Australia
Infant mortality > Male babies	5.2 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 176th.	70.3 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 45th. 14 times more than Australia
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve mental health	Legal	Legal
Children living with AIDS	140 Ranked 78th.	500 Ranked 63th. 4 times more than Australia
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Females	83 Ranked 10th. 34% more than Papua New Guinea	62 Ranked 137th.
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Females	46 Ranked 185th.	237 Ranked 47th. 5 times more than Australia
Respiratory disease child death rate	1.37	147.17 (est)
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Women > Aged above 14	<1000	34000
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > On request	Legal	Illegal
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Economic or social reasons	Legal	Illegal
Probability of dying before 5 > Females	5 per 1,000 people Ranked 176th.	109 per 1,000 people Ranked 42nd. 22 times more than Australia
Per capita government expenditure on health in international dollars	1,832 Ranked 13th. 15 times more than Papua New Guinea	120 Ranked 107th.
Spending > Private	2.6% Ranked 53th. 4 times more than Papua New Guinea	0.7% Ranked 133th.
Diseases > Rubella cases per million people	1.71 Ranked 67th. 3 times more than Papua New Guinea	0.625 Ranked 82nd.
Pregnant women receiving prenatal care > %	98.3% Ranked 11th. 25% more than Papua New Guinea	78.8% Ranked 45th.
Prevalence of HIV > Total > % of population ages 15-49	0.1% Ranked 136th.	1.76% Ranked 39th. 18 times more than Australia
Contraceptive prevalence > % of women ages 15-49	76% Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Papua New Guinea	25.9% Ranked 18th.
Immunization > Measles > % of children ages 12-23 months	94% Ranked 77th. 57% more than Papua New Guinea	60% Ranked 168th.
Tuberculosis case detection rate > %, all forms	87% Ranked 61st. 6% more than Papua New Guinea	82% Ranked 86th.
Out-of-pocket health expenditure > % of total expenditure on health	19.83% Ranked 125th. 69% more than Papua New Guinea	11.73% Ranked 165th.
Health expenditure, private > % of GDP	2.84% Ranked 68th. 3 times more than Papua New Guinea	0.897% Ranked 173th.
Health expenditure, public > % of GDP	6.19% Ranked 40th. 83% more than Papua New Guinea	3.38% Ranked 102nd.
Improved water source > Urban > % of urban population with access	100% Ranked 41st. 14% more than Papua New Guinea	88% Ranked 134th.
Improved water source > Rural > % of rural population with access	100% Ranked 28th. 3 times more than Papua New Guinea	32% Ranked 165th.
Immunization > DPT > % of children ages 12-23 months	92% Ranked 96th. 51% more than Papua New Guinea	61% Ranked 174th.
Disease prevention > Immunisation against tetanus > % of children ages 12-23 months	92% Ranked 106th. 44% more than Papua New Guinea	64% Ranked 171st.
Disease prevention > Immunisation > Measles > % of children ages 12-23 months	94% Ranked 85th. 62% more than Papua New Guinea	58% Ranked 173th.
Risk factors > Prevalence of HIV > Male > % ages 15-24	0.2% Ranked 101st.	0.6% Ranked 47th. 3 times more than Australia
Health services > Out-of-pocket health expenditure > % of private expenditure on health	55.51% Ranked 153th. 34% more than Papua New Guinea	41.34% Ranked 169th.
Health spending > % of GDP	8.88% Ranked 35th. 3 times more than Papua New Guinea	3.16% Ranked 166th.
Private expenditure on health as % of total expenditure on health	32.1% Ranked 110th. 3 times more than Papua New Guinea	11.4% Ranked 176th.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To preserve physical health	Legal	Legal
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Total	100 Ranked 17th. 22% more than Papua New Guinea	82 Ranked 75th.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Foetal impairment	Legal	Illegal
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Rural	100 Ranked 21st. 3 times more than Papua New Guinea	32 Ranked 134th.
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Rural	100 Ranked 17th. 25% more than Papua New Guinea	80 Ranked 60th.
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Urban	100 Ranked 31st. 14% more than Papua New Guinea	88 Ranked 109th.
Births with health staff	100% Ranked 10th. 89% more than Papua New Guinea	53% Ranked 81st.
Mortality > Completeness of infant death reporting > % of reported infant deaths to estimated infant deaths	95.36% Ranked 11th. 5 times more than Papua New Guinea	18.77% Ranked 1st.
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Urban	100 Ranked 25th. 9% more than Papua New Guinea	92 Ranked 81st.
Health expenditure, total > % of GDP	9.03% Ranked 43th. 2 times more than Papua New Guinea	4.28% Ranked 156th.
% of routine EPI vaccines financed by government > Total	100 Ranked 67th. The same as Papua New Guinea	100 Ranked 53th.
Prepaid plans as % of private expenditure on health	22.7% Ranked 24th. 2 times more than Papua New Guinea	9.4% Ranked 44th.
Mortality > Completeness of total death reporting > % of reported total deaths to estimated total deaths	96.53% Ranked 18th. 7 times more than Papua New Guinea	13.95% Ranked 1st.
Public health spending > % of total health spending	67.51% Ranked 74th.	81.32% Ranked 24th. 20% more than Australia
Nutrition > Low-birthweight babies > % of births	6.6% Ranked 53th.	10.1% Ranked 15th. 53% more than Australia
% immunized 1-year-old children > DPT3	93 Ranked 82nd. 63% more than Papua New Guinea	57 Ranked 164th.
Improved water source > % of population with access	100% Ranked 29th. 3 times more than Papua New Guinea	39% Ranked 173th.
Infant mortality rate > Male	4.93 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 186th.	47.12 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 54th. 10 times more than Australia
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Total	100 Ranked 21st. 2 times more than Papua New Guinea	42 Ranked 140th.
Total expenditure on health as % of GDP	9.5% Ranked 19th. 2 times more than Papua New Guinea	4.3% Ranked 150th.
% immunized 1-year-old children > Measles	94 Ranked 68th. 32% more than Papua New Guinea	71 Ranked 146th.
Tuberculosis cases detected under DOTS	42.35% Ranked 134th. 2 times more than Papua New Guinea	20.63% Ranked 168th.
% immunized 1-year-old children > Polio3	93 Ranked 85th. 2 times more than Papua New Guinea	46 Ranked 174th.
Diseases > Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women > %	12.42% Ranked 122nd.	55.15% Ranked 16th. 4 times more than Australia
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions > % of total	4.4% Ranked 169th.	47.04% Ranked 47th. 11 times more than Australia
Health services > External resources for health > % of total expenditure on health	0.0 Ranked 169th.	29.68% Ranked 21st.
Improved sanitation facilities > Urban > % of urban population with access	100% Ranked 26th. 49% more than Papua New Guinea	67% Ranked 119th.
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > % of population with access	100% Ranked 25th. 2 times more than Papua New Guinea	45% Ranked 129th.
Disease prevention > Tuberculosis treatment success rate > % of registered cases	84.74% Ranked 49th. 2 times more than Papua New Guinea	39.39% Ranked 121st.
% immunized 1-year-old children > HepB3	95 Ranked 40th. 58% more than Papua New Guinea	60 Ranked 94th.
Pregnant women receiving prenatal care	100% Ranked 1st. 29% more than Papua New Guinea	77.5% Ranked 15th.
Tuberculosis treatment success rate > % of registered cases	84.93% Ranked 57th. 32% more than Papua New Guinea	64.55% Ranked 145th.
Health expenditure, public > % of total health expenditure	68.51% Ranked 67th.	79.02% Ranked 33th. 15% more than Australia
Improved sanitation facilities > % of population with access	100% Ranked 19th. 2 times more than Papua New Guinea	44% Ranked 121st.
Diseases > Overweight > Ratio of male to female BMI	1.09 Ranked 61st. 15% more than Papua New Guinea	0.949 Ranked 167th.
Births attended by skilled health staff > % of total	99.3% Ranked 11th. 2 times more than Papua New Guinea	41% Ranked 64th.
Expenditure > Public > % of GDP	6.48% Ranked 30th. 2 times more than Papua New Guinea	3.03% Ranked 101st.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To save the woman's life	Legal	Legal
Smoking prevalence > Males > % of adults	18.6% Ranked 7th.	46% Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Australia
Life expectancy > 95% range	(83.70-83.90)	(51.90-69.00)
Diseases > Prevalence of anemia among children > % of children under 5	8.04% Ranked 113th.	59.82% Ranked 20th. 7 times more than Australia
Diseases > Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases > % of total	90.01% Ranked 24th. 2 times more than Papua New Guinea	43.63% Ranked 144th.
Diseases > Female adults with HIV > % of population ages 15+ with HIV	21.9% Ranked 131st.	56.9% Ranked 40th. 3 times more than Australia
Risk factors > Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	6.62 Ranked 163th.	250 Ranked 40th. 38 times more than Australia
Risk factors > Prevalence of HIV > Total > % of population ages 15-49	0.2% Ranked 100th.	1.5% Ranked 42nd. 8 times more than Australia
Public health spending > % of GDP	5.99% Ranked 34th. 2 times more than Papua New Guinea	2.57% Ranked 125th.
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > Rural > % of rural population with access	100% Ranked 22nd. 2 times more than Papua New Guinea	41% Ranked 112th.
Drinking water availability %	100% Ranked 18th. 2 times more than Papua New Guinea	42% Ranked 137th.
Health expenditure, public > % of government expenditure	16.76% Ranked 26th. 31% more than Papua New Guinea	12.75% Ranked 78th.
HIVAIDS > Adult prevalence rate 15-49 years,	0.1 Ranked 133th.	0.7 Ranked 54th. 7 times more than Australia
Expenditure > Private > % of GDP	3.12% Ranked 53th. 5 times more than Papua New Guinea	0.57% Ranked 178th.
Immunisation > Immunization, measles > % of children ages 12-23 months	94% Ranked 88th. 40% more than Papua New Guinea	67% Ranked 178th.
Immunisation > Immunization, DPT > % of children ages 12-23 months	92% Ranked 118th. 46% more than Papua New Guinea	63% Ranked 182nd.
Out-of-pocket expenditure as % of private health expenditure	61.4% Ranked 157th.	83.3% Ranked 114th. 36% more than Australia
Disease prevention > Improved water source > Urban > % of urban population with access	100% Ranked 37th. 15% more than Papua New Guinea	87% Ranked 145th.
Disease prevention > Improved water source > % of population with access	100% Ranked 31st. 3 times more than Papua New Guinea	40% Ranked 165th.
Disease prevention > Improved sanitation facilities > Urban > % of urban population with access	100% Ranked 28th. 41% more than Papua New Guinea	71% Ranked 120th.
Diseases > Diabetes > Prevalence > % of population ages 20 to 79	9.55% Ranked 58th. 47% more than Papua New Guinea	6.49% Ranked 115th.
Smoking prevalence > Females > % of adults	16.3% Ranked 6th.	28% Ranked 1st. 72% more than Australia
Expenditure > Total > % of GDP	9.6% Ranked 22nd. 3 times more than Papua New Guinea	3.6% Ranked 163th.
Out-of-pocket health expenditure > % of private expenditure on health	61.6% Ranked 154th. 33% more than Papua New Guinea	46.4% Ranked 166th.

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