Health Stats: compare key data on Egypt & 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.
Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population): The number of people that will die from cancer out of 100,000 people the same age. The number is not an accurate telling of the country's cancer rate, but rather how fatal cancer is in each country.
Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people: Hospital beds include inpatient beds available in public, private, general, and specialized hospitals and rehabilitation centers. In most cases beds for both acute and chronic care are included.
Life expectancy > Men: Life expectancy for men.
Life expectancy at birth > Total population: The average number of years to be lived by a group of people born in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. Life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages. It can also be thought of as indicating the potential return on investment in human capital and is necessary for the calculation of various actuarial measures.
Life expectancy at birth, female > Years: Life expectancy at birth, female (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Life expectancy at birth, male > Years: Life expectancy at birth, male (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Life expectancy at birth, total > Years: Life expectancy at birth, total (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Physicians > Per 1,000 people: Physicians are defined as graduates of any facility or school of medicine who are working in the country in any medical field (practice, teaching, research).
Probability of reaching 65 > Male: Probability at birth of reaching the age of 65.
Quality of health care system > Cost: Cost to you. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Argentina, Austria and 69 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 7 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, United Kingdom and 1 more country. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from October, 2010 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Cost to you". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Quality of health care system > Health care system index: Health Care Index is an estimation of the overall quality of the health care system, health care professionals, equipment, staff, doctors, cost, etc.
Infant mortality rate > Total: This entry gives the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year; included is the total death rate, and deaths by sex, male and female. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country.
Deaths > Percent deaths registered: Civil registration coverage of deaths (%).
Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman: Total fertility rate represents the number of children that would be born to a woman if she were to live to the end of her childbearing years and bear children in accordance with current age-specific fertility rates.
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita: An estimate of all people (adults and children) alive at yearend with HIV infection, whether or not they have developed symptoms of AIDS. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate: How many infants, out of 1000, who will die before attaining one year of age.
Life expectancy > Women: Life expectancy for women.
Quality of health care system > Skill and competence of medical staff: Skill and competency of medical staff. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Argentina, Austria and 69 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 7 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, United Kingdom and 1 more country. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from October, 2010 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with the skill and competency of the local medical staff?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
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.
Diseases > Overweight > Average Body Mass Index (BMI): Countries compared by average BMI (combining male and female population), according to data gathered by researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The BMI (Body Mass Index) measures how appropiate is the weight of an individual compared to their height. The calculation is made measuring your weight in kilograms and dividing it twice by your height measured in metres. A high BMI (25 or more) is usually associated with a risk of suffering diverse health problems.
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS: An estimate of all people (adults and children) alive at yearend with HIV infection, whether or not they have developed symptoms of AIDS.
Adolescent fertility rate > Births per 1,000 women ages 15-19: Adolescent fertility rate is the number of births per 1,000 women ages 15-19.
Probability of reaching 65 > Female: Probability at birth of reaching the age of 65.
Quality of health care system > Modern equipment: Equipment for modern diagnosis and treatment. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Argentina, Austria and 69 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 7 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, United Kingdom and 1 more country. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from October, 2010 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Does hospitals have equipment for modern diagnosis and treatment?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
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.
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.
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.
HIV AIDS > Deaths: An estimate of the number of adults and children who died of AIDS during a given calendar year.
Quality of health care system > Friendliness and courtesy of staff: Friendliness and courtesy of the staff. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Argentina, Austria and 69 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 7 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, United Kingdom and 1 more country. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from October, 2010 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Friendliness and courtesy of the staff?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Births and maternity > Number of births: Total number of live births. A live birth refers to a birth after which the baby shows signs of life, however, if the baby dies after showing signs of life, it is still considered a live birth.
Hunger and malnutrition > Children > Small children underweight: Percentage of all children under 5 that are moderately or severely underweight.
Life expectancy at birth > Total > Years: Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
HIV AIDS > Deaths > Per capita: An estimate of the number of adults and children who died of AIDS during a given calendar year. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
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.
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.
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.
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
Malnutrition > Stunted children under 5: Stunted children under the age of 5 years as a percentage of all children under the age of 5. Stunted children are too small for their age (by two standard deviations or more from the median height of the reference population at their age). Stunting is frequently associated with malnutrition.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Both sexes: People living with HIV, 15-49 years old, percentage.
Diseases > Measles > Children immunised against measles: Percentage of children under 1 year old immunized against measles.
Life expectancy at birth > Male: The average number of years to be lived by amen in this nation born in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. The entry includes total population as well as the male and female components. Life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages. It can also be thought of as indicating the potential return on investment in human capital and is necessary for the calculation of various actuarial measures.
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 > 95 percent range: 95% range.
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population: Healthy life expectancy at birth (years) 2002 - Total population
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.
Births and maternity > All births of boys: Live births by sex and urban/rural residence.
Diseases > Overweight > Female Body Mass Index (BMI): Countries compared by average female BMI, according to data gathered by researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The BMI (Body Mass Index) measures how appropiate is the weight of an individual compared to their height. The calculation is made measuring your weight in kilograms and dividing it twice by your height measured in metres. A high BMI (25 or more) is usually associated with a risk of suffering diverse health problems.
Life expectancy at birth > Male > Years: Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Tuberculosis cases > Per 100,000: Tuberculosis cases (per 100,000 people)
Deaths > Deaths from injuries (per 100,000 population): The number of people that die from injuries out of 100,000 people the same age. The number is not an accurate telling of the country's injury rate, but rather how fatal injuries are in each country.
HIV AIDS > Deaths per 1000: An estimate of the number of adults and children who died of AIDS during a given calendar year. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
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.
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.
Births and maternity > Twin births: Number of births, in which two children were born. A mother giving birth to twins is counted as one birth.
Diseases > Overweight > Male Body Mass Index (BMI): Countries compared by average male BMI, according to data gathered by researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The BMI (Body Mass Index) measures how appropiate is the weight of an individual compared to their height. The calculation is made measuring your weight in kilograms and dividing it twice by your height measured in metres. A high BMI (25 or more) is usually associated with a risk of suffering diverse health problems.
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population: Life expectancy at birth (years) 2003 - Total population
Births and maternity > Number of births per thousand people: Total number of live births. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Intestinal diseases death rate: Death rate from intestinal infectious diseases
Units: Deaths/100,000 Population
Units: The final number is based on an aggregation of deaths recorded for WHO code B01 for all age groups by sex. These were then combined with UN Population Division population data for the country in that particular year. The death rates were standardized utilizing the age structure for the population of Canada. See page 22 of the2001 ESI report for more details on the methodology.
Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people: Incidence of tuberculosis is the estimated number of new pulmonary, smear positive, and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis cases.
Diseases > Obesity > Obesity rate (men): Percentage of males aged over 15 years who are obese. The World Health Organization defines obesity as a body mass index over 30. The average BMI is 18.5 to 24.9.
Life expectancy > Inequality adjusted index: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index.
Deaths > Deaths of infant boys: An infant death is the death from any cause of a live-born child under one year of age.
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).
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.
Hunger and malnutrition > Underweight boys under 5: Prevalence of underweight children.
Tobacco > Male smoking rate: Male [%].
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Aged over 15: Population with HIV/AIDS (estimate).
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Rape or incest: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
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.
Births and maternity > Single births: Number of births, in which one child was born.
Diseases > Measles cases: Number of reported measles cases.
Tobacco > Female smoking rate: Female [%].
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Females: Healthy life expectancy at birth (years) 2002 - Females
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Males: Adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years per 1000 population).
Diseases > Tuberculosis cases per million people: Number of reported tuberbculosis cases. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Diseases > Obesity > Obesity rate (women): Percentage of females aged over 15 years who are obese. The World Health Organization defines obesity as a body mass index over 30. The average BMI is 18.5 to 24.9.
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
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.
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 > HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Women > Aged above 14: Population with HIV/AIDS (estimate).
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Economic or social reasons: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Diseases > Neonatal tetanus cases per million people: Number of reported cases of tetanus in newborns. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
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.
Diseases > Total tetanus cases: Number of all reported tetanus cases.
Diseases > Pertussis cases: Number of reported pertussis cases. Pertussis is commonly called whooping cough.
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
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
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.
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.
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
Diseases > Total tetanus cases per million people: Number of all reported tetanus cases. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
% 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
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Foetal impairment: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
Hunger and malnutrition > Underweight girls under 5: Prevalence of underweight children.
Births and maternity > All births of girls: Live births by sex and urban/rural residence.
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 > All births of girls per thousand people: Live births by sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To save the woman's life: Abortion laws by grounds on which abortion is permitted.
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.
Life expectancy > 95% range: 95% range.
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.
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.
Prevalence of HIV > Total > % of population ages 15-49: Prevalence of HIV refers to the percentage of people ages 15-49 who are infected with HIV.
Contraceptive prevalence > % of women ages 15-49: Contraceptive prevalence rate is the percentage of women who are practicing, or whose sexual partners are practicing, any form of contraception. It is usually measured for married women ages 15-49 only.
Immunization > Measles > % of children ages 12-23 months: Child immunization measures the percentage of children ages 12-23 months who received vaccinations before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized against measles after receiving one dose of vaccine.
Tuberculosis case detection rate > %, all forms: Tuberculosis case detection rate (%, all forms). Tuberculosis case detection rate (all forms) is the percentage of newly notified tuberculosis cases (including relapses) to estimated incident cases (case detection, all forms).
Health expenditure, public > % of government expenditure: Health expenditure, public (% of government expenditure). Public health expenditure consists of recurrent and capital spending from government (central and local) budgets, external borrowings and grants (including donations from international agencies and nongovernmental organizations), and social (or compulsory) health insurance funds.
Health expenditure, public > % of GDP: Health expenditure, public (% of GDP). Public health expenditure consists of recurrent and capital spending from government (central and local) budgets, external borrowings and grants (including donations from international agencies and nongovernmental organizations), and social (or compulsory) health insurance funds.
Improved water source > Urban > % of urban population with access: Access to an improved water source refers to the percentage of the population with reasonable access to an adequate amount of water from an improved source, such as a household connection, public standpipe, borehole, protected well or spring, and rainwater collection. Unimproved sources include vendors, tanker trucks, and unprotected wells and springs. Reasonable access is defined as the availability of at least 20 liters a person a day from a source within one kilometer of the dwelling.
Improved water source > Rural > % of rural population with access: Access to an improved water source refers to the percentage of the population with reasonable access to an adequate amount of water from an improved source, such as a household connection, public standpipe, borehole, protected well or spring, and rainwater collection. Unimproved sources include vendors, tanker trucks, and unprotected wells and springs. Reasonable access is defined as the availability of at least 20 liters a person a day from a source within one kilometer of the dwelling.
Immunization > DPT > % of children ages 12-23 months: Child immunization measures the percentage of children ages 12-23 months who received vaccinations before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized against diphtheria, pertussis (or whooping cough), and tetanus (DPT) after receiving three doses of vaccine.
Deaths > Rural deaths of infants: An infant death is the death from any cause of a live-born child under one year of age.
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.
% 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.
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.
Diseases > Measles cases per million people: Number of reported measles cases. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
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 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.
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.
HIVAIDS > Adult prevalence rate 15-49 years,: Health - HIV/AIDS - Adult prevalence rate (15-49 years), end-2001
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
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.
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Total: Health - % of population using adequate sanitation facilities 2000 - Total
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.
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.
Diseases > Mumps cases: Number of reported mumps cases.
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.
Births and maternity > Percent of births registered: Civil registration coverage of births (%).
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.
Diseases > Pertussis cases per million people: Number of reported pertussis cases. Pertussis is commonly called whooping cough. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
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.
External resources for health as % of total expenditure on health: External resources for health as % of total expenditure on health, 2002
Births and maternity > Quadruplet and quintuplet births: Number of births, in which four or five children were born. A mother giving birth to quadruplets or quintuplets is counted as one birth.

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Birth rate > Crude > Per 1,000 people	25.57 per 1,000 people Ranked 69th. 83% more than United States	14 per 1,000 people Ranked 131st.
Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth	27.7 Ranked 22nd.	28 Ranked 18th. 1% more than Egypt
Births and maternity > Future births	1,394.18 Ranked 21st.	5,124.49 Ranked 4th. 4 times more than Egypt
Births and maternity > Total fertility rate	1.84% Ranked 132nd.	1.99% Ranked 33th. 8% more than Egypt
Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population)	81 Ranked 174th.	133 Ranked 86th. 64% more than Egypt
Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people	2.2 per 1,000 people Ranked 44th.	3.3 per 1,000 people Ranked 37th. 50% more than Egypt
Life expectancy > Men	72 years Ranked 17th.	76 years Ranked 30th. 6% more than Egypt
Life expectancy at birth > Total population	72.66 years Ranked 119th.	78.37 years Ranked 47th. 8% more than Egypt
Life expectancy at birth, female > Years	73.09 Ranked 120th.	81.1 Ranked 43th. 11% more than Egypt
Life expectancy at birth, male > Years	68.38 Ranked 113th.	76.3 Ranked 42nd. 12% more than Egypt
Life expectancy at birth, total > Years	70.68 Ranked 114th.	78.64 Ranked 40th. 11% more than Egypt
Physicians > Per 1,000 people	0.54 per 1,000 people Ranked 46th.	2.3 per 1,000 people Ranked 31st. 4 times more than Egypt
Probability of reaching 65 > Male	63.9% Ranked 84th.	77.4% Ranked 32nd. 21% more than Egypt
Quality of health care system > Cost	69.74 Ranked 16th. 52% more than United States	45.81 Ranked 41st.
Quality of health care system > Health care system index	59.02 Ranked 34th.	69.03 Ranked 23th. 17% more than Egypt
Infant mortality rate > Total	25.2 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 79th. 4 times more than United States	6.06 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 171st.
Deaths > Percent deaths registered	75-89	90-100
Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman	3.1 births per woman Ranked 67th. 51% more than United States	2.05 births per woman Ranked 117th.
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita	0.175 per 1,000 people Ranked 119th.	3.27 per 1,000 people Ranked 54th. 19 times more than Egypt
Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate	17.9 Ranked 91st. 3 times more than United States	6 Ranked 151st.
Life expectancy > Women	76 years Ranked 29th.	81 years Ranked 33th. 7% more than Egypt
Quality of health care system > Skill and competence of medical staff	59.21 Ranked 35th.	74.69 Ranked 16th. 26% more than Egypt
Quality of health care system > Short waiting times	42.11 Ranked 34th.	60.5 Ranked 10th. 44% more than Egypt
Diseases > Overweight > Average Body Mass Index (BMI)	26.7 Ranked 12th.	27.82 Ranked 5th. 4% more than Egypt
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS	11,000 Ranked 93th.	1.2 million Ranked 8th. 109 times more than Egypt
Adolescent fertility rate > Births per 1,000 women ages 15-19	41.2 births Ranked 93th.	49.83 births Ranked 83th. 21% more than Egypt
Probability of reaching 65 > Female	72.8% Ranked 95th.	85.7% Ranked 33th. 18% more than Egypt
Quality of health care system > Modern equipment	62.5 Ranked 40th.	95.58 Ranked 11th. 53% more than Egypt
Deaths > Deaths of infants	35,997 Ranked 1st. 47% more than United States	24,548 Ranked 3rd.
Expenditure per capita > Current US$	64$ Ranked 116th.	6,096.2$ Ranked 1st. 95 times more than Egypt
Health expenditure per capita > Current US$	$136.58 Ranked 125th.	$8,607.88 Ranked 4th. 63 times more than Egypt
Births and maternity > Teenage birth rate	49.5 Ranked 30th. 45% more than United States	34.2 Ranked 18th.
Quality of health care system > Accuracy and completeness in filling out reports	54.17 Ranked 37th.	74.35 Ranked 11th. 37% more than Egypt
Diseases > Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	17 Ranked 149th. 5 times more than United States	3.6 Ranked 196th.
Births and maternity > Crude birth rate	27.9 Ranked 6th. 2 times more than United States	13.5 Ranked 24th.
Births and maternity > Maternal death rate	66 per 100,000 live births Ranked 88th. 3 times more than United States	21 per 100,000 live births Ranked 131st.
Maternal mortality	170 per 100,000 Ranked 48th. 21 times more than United States	8 per 100,000 Ranked 119th.
Services, etc., value added > Current LCU per capita	8,654.43 Ranked 82nd.	36,945.6 Ranked 65th. 4 times more than Egypt
Quality of health care system > Speed in delivering examinations and reports	50 Ranked 35th.	69.57 Ranked 14th. 39% more than Egypt
HIV AIDS > Deaths	700 Ranked 67th.	17,000 Ranked 18th. 24 times more than Egypt
Quality of health care system > Friendliness and courtesy of staff	56.58 Ranked 33th.	74.92 Ranked 11th. 32% more than Egypt
Births and maternity > Number of births	2.26 million Ranked 2nd.	4.13 million Ranked 1st. 83% more than Egypt
Hunger and malnutrition > Children > Small children underweight	6.8% Ranked 16th. 26% more than United States	5.4% Ranked 12th.
Life expectancy at birth > Total > Years	70.53 years Ranked 99th.	77.71 years Ranked 34th. 10% more than Egypt
HIV AIDS > Deaths > Per capita	0.01 per 1,000 people Ranked 72nd.	0.048 per 1,000 people Ranked 65th. 5 times more than Egypt
Nurses and midwives > Per 1,000 people	3.52 Ranked 67th.	9.81 Ranked 14th. 3 times more than Egypt
Quality of health care system > Convenient location	67.11 Ranked 38th.	80.1 Ranked 12th. 19% more than Egypt
Services, etc., value added > Current LCU	698.6 billion Ranked 46th.	11.51 trillion Ranked 21st. 16 times more than Egypt
HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS per 1000	0.143 Ranked 127th.	3.91 Ranked 61st. 27 times more than Egypt
Life expectancy at birth > Female	75.38 years Ranked 121st.	80.93 years Ranked 52nd. 7% more than Egypt
Births and maternity > Maternity leave > Weeks of leave given	18 Ranked 132nd.	52 Ranked 83th. 3 times more than Egypt
Per capita total expenditure on health in international dollars	192 Ranked 113th.	5,274 Ranked 1st. 27 times more than Egypt
Malnutrition > Stunted children under 5	23.8% Ranked 13th. 6 times more than United States	3.9% Ranked 16th.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Prevalance > 15-49 year old > Both sexes	0.1% Ranked 122nd.	0.7% Ranked 56th. 7 times more than Egypt
Diseases > Measles > Children immunised against measles	96% Ranked 62nd. 7% more than United States	90% Ranked 119th.
Life expectancy at birth > Male	70.07 years Ranked 116th.	75.92 years Ranked 44th. 8% more than Egypt
Life expectancy at birth > Female > Years	72.81 years Ranked 101st.	80.67 years Ranked 35th. 11% more than Egypt
Life expectancy > 95 percent range	(72.50-74.20)	(80.50-80.60)
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population	59 Ranked 106th.	69.3 Ranked 29th. 17% more than Egypt
Diseases > Cardiovascular death rate (per 100,000 population)	515 Ranked 19th. 3 times more than United States	179 Ranked 162nd.
Diseases > Obesity > Female obesity rate	33% Ranked 2nd. The same as United States	33% Ranked 3rd.
Births and maternity > All births of boys	1.25 million Ranked 1st.	2.11 million Ranked 1st. 69% more than Egypt
Diseases > Overweight > Female Body Mass Index (BMI)	26.25 Ranked 14th.	27 Ranked 10th. 3% more than Egypt
Life expectancy at birth > Male > Years	68.36 years Ranked 86th.	74.89 years Ranked 36th. 10% more than Egypt
Tuberculosis cases > Per 100,000	23 Ranked 106th. 12 times more than United States	2 Ranked 165th.
Deaths > Deaths from injuries (per 100,000 population)	36 Ranked 155th.	50 Ranked 122nd. 39% more than Egypt
HIV AIDS > Deaths per 1000	0.0101 Ranked 71st.	0.0554 Ranked 59th. 5 times more than Egypt
Drug access	80% Ranked 59th.	95% Ranked 15th. 19% more than Egypt
Infant mortality > Female babies	32.1 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 76th. 5 times more than United States	6.8 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 155th.
Deaths > Noncommunicable disease mortality rate	891 Ranked 28th. 98% more than United States	450 Ranked 156th.
Deaths > Deaths of infants per million people	453.41 Ranked 3rd. 6 times more than United States	79.36 Ranked 33th.
Births and maternity > Twin births	8,920 Ranked 1st.	137,217 Ranked 1st. 15 times more than Egypt
Diseases > Overweight > Male Body Mass Index (BMI)	27.14 Ranked 24th.	28.64 Ranked 6th. 6% more than Egypt
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Total population	67 Ranked 109th.	77 Ranked 30th. 15% more than Egypt
Births and maternity > Number of births per thousand people	28.96 Ranked 5th. 2 times more than United States	13.46 Ranked 23th.
Intestinal diseases death rate	19.65% Ranked 52nd. 3 times more than United States	7.35% Ranked 84th.
Incidence of tuberculosis > Per 100,000 people	24.96 per 100,000 people Ranked 139th. 6 times more than United States	4.53 per 100,000 people Ranked 193th.
Diseases > Obesity > Obesity rate (men)	46.6% Ranked 1st. 40% more than United States	33.2% Ranked 4th.
Life expectancy > Inequality adjusted index	0.724 Ranked 87th.	0.863 Ranked 33th. 19% more than Egypt
Deaths > Deaths of infant boys	19,385 Ranked 1st. 42% more than United States	13,698 Ranked 2nd.
Deaths > Deaths of infant boys per million people	244.17 Ranked 3rd. 6 times more than United States	44.28 Ranked 24th.
Deaths > Rural deaths of infants per million people	231.71 Ranked 2nd. 39% more than United States	166.98 Ranked 14th.
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Both sexes	159 Ranked 80th. 99% more than United States	80 Ranked 145th.
Dependency ratio per 100	65 Ranked 76th. 27% more than United States	51 Ranked 125th.
Medical staff > Dental staff (per 10,000 people)	3	16
Diseases > Tuberculosis cases	4,887 Ranked 53th. About the same as United States	4,864 Ranked 54th.
Births and maternity > Births attended by skill personnel	78.9% Ranked 40th.	99% Ranked 16th. 25% more than Egypt
Hunger and malnutrition > Children > Small children severely underweight	1.3% Ranked 6th. 7 times more than United States	0.2% Ranked 5th.
Births and maternity > Caesarean birth rate	28% Ranked 20th.	31% Ranked 13th. 11% more than Egypt
Contraception	56% Ranked 36th.	76% Ranked 8th. 36% more than Egypt
Diseases > Neonatal tetanus cases	34 Ranked 22nd.	0.0 Ranked 99th.
Infant mortality rate > Female	23.52 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 74th. 4 times more than United States	5.37 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 171st.
Hunger and malnutrition > Underweight boys under 5	9% Ranked 16th. 5 times more than United States	2% Ranked 14th.
Tobacco > Male smoking rate	28.7 Ranked 89th. 9% more than United States	26.3 Ranked 95th.
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Aged over 15	5200	1200000
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Rape or incest	Illegal	Legal
Deaths > Deaths of infant girls	16,612 Ranked 1st. 53% more than United States	10,850 Ranked 2nd.
Deaths > Urban deaths of infants	17,601 Ranked 1st.	42,750 Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Egypt
Births and maternity > Single births	438,303 Ranked 1st.	3.99 million Ranked 1st. 9 times more than Egypt
Diseases > Measles cases	1,684 Ranked 14th. 56 times more than United States	30 Ranked 69th.
Life expectancy > Date of information	2006 est.	2006 est.
Tobacco > Female smoking rate	1.3 Ranked 118th.	21.5 Ranked 43th. 17 times more than Egypt
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Females	60.2 Ranked 110th.	71.3 Ranked 29th. 18% more than Egypt
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Males	159 Ranked 80th. 99% more than United States	80 Ranked 145th.
Diseases > Tuberculosis cases per million people	65.84 Ranked 131st. 4 times more than United States	16.15 Ranked 162nd.
Diseases > Obesity > Obesity rate (women)	46.6% Ranked 1st. 40% more than United States	33.2% Ranked 4th.
Diseases > Obesity > Male obesity rate	13% Ranked 2nd.	31% Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Egypt
Healthy life expectancy at birth > Years > Males	57.8 Ranked 100th.	67.2 Ranked 29th. 16% more than Egypt
Births and maternity > Future births per million people	23.52 Ranked 69th. 71% more than United States	13.79 Ranked 135th.
Total fertility rate	3.3 Ranked 70th. 57% more than United States	2.1 Ranked 118th.
Infant mortality > Male babies	39.5 deaths per 1000 live births Ranked 76th. 6 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	Illegal	Legal
Life expectancy at birth > Years > Females	69 Ranked 111th.	80 Ranked 32nd. 16% more than Egypt
Deaths > Early death rate (probability of dying beetween 15 and 60 years) > Females	159 Ranked 80th. 99% more than United States	80 Ranked 145th.
Caesarian birth rate	11% Ranked 6th.	23% Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Egypt
Respiratory disease child death rate	120.86	40.43 (est)
Diseases > HIV AIDS > Number living with HIV AIDS > Women > Aged above 14	<1000	300000
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Economic or social reasons	Illegal	Legal
Diseases > Neonatal tetanus cases per million people	0.458 Ranked 44th.	0.0 Ranked 98th.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > On request	Illegal	Legal
Diseases > Mumps cases per million people	1.45 Ranked 80th.	2.37 Ranked 74th. 63% more than Egypt
Diseases > Total tetanus cases	34 Ranked 35th. 70% more than United States	20 Ranked 42nd.
Diseases > Pertussis cases	0.0 Ranked 113th.	8,739 Ranked 3rd.
Probability of dying before 5 > Females	49 per 1,000 people Ranked 72nd. 6 times more than United States	8 per 1,000 people Ranked 152nd.
Per capita government expenditure on health in international dollars	70 Ranked 127th.	2,368 Ranked 5th. 34 times more than Egypt
Expenditure > Public > % of GDP	2.18% Ranked 136th.	6.88% Ranked 21st. 3 times more than Egypt
Births attended by skilled health staff > % of total	74.2% Ranked 10th.	99% Ranked 8th. 33% more than Egypt
Improved sanitation facilities > % of population with access	70% Ranked 88th.	100% Ranked 11th. 43% more than Egypt
Tuberculosis treatment success rate > % of registered cases	70.11% Ranked 131st. 15% more than United States	60.73% Ranked 153th.
Pregnant women receiving prenatal care	69.6% Ranked 10th.	99% Ranked 1st. 42% more than Egypt
% immunized 1-year-old children > HepB3	97 Ranked 26th. 10% more than United States	88 Ranked 60th.
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions > % of total	12.44% Ranked 118th. 2 times more than United States	6.05% Ranked 149th.
Diseases > Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women > %	34.2% Ranked 51st. 6 times more than United States	5.7% Ranked 131st.
Infant mortality rate > Male	26.8 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 83th. 4 times more than United States	6.72 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 169th.
% immunized 1-year-old children > DPT3	97 Ranked 42nd. 3% more than United States	94 Ranked 75th.
Diseases > Total tetanus cases per million people	0.458 Ranked 83th. 7 times more than United States	0.0664 Ranked 116th.
% of routine EPI vaccines financed by government > Total	100 Ranked 9th. 79% more than United States	56 Ranked 101st.
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Urban	100 Ranked 5th. The same as United States	100 Ranked 10th.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > Foetal impairment	Illegal	Legal
Hunger and malnutrition > Underweight girls under 5	8% Ranked 17th. 8 times more than United States	1% Ranked 14th.
Births and maternity > All births of girls	1.19 million Ranked 1st.	2.02 million Ranked 1st. 70% more than Egypt
Diseases > Rubella cases per million people	152.96 Ranked 7th. 4189 times more than United States	0.0365 Ranked 103th.
Births and maternity > All births of girls per thousand people	14.99 Ranked 1st. 2 times more than United States	6.57 Ranked 35th.
Births and maternity > Abortion > When abortion is legal > To save the woman's life	Legal	Legal
Births and maternity > All births of boys per thousand people	15.77 Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than United States	6.89 Ranked 36th.
Life expectancy > 95% range	(72.50-74.20)	(80.50-80.60)
Deaths > Urban deaths of infants per million people	221.7 Ranked 2nd. 4% more than United States	213 Ranked 12th.
Diseases > Prevalence of anemia among children > % of children under 5	48.5% Ranked 30th. 37 times more than United States	1.3% Ranked 10th.
Diseases > Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases > % of total	81.8% Ranked 66th.	86.57% Ranked 46th. 6% more than Egypt
Diseases > Female adults with HIV > % of population ages 15+ with HIV	21.5% Ranked 132nd. 9% more than United States	19.8% Ranked 137th.
Prevalence of HIV > Total > % of population ages 15-49	0.1% Ranked 123th.	0.6% Ranked 69th. 6 times more than Egypt
Contraceptive prevalence > % of women ages 15-49	59.2% Ranked 4th.	64.2% Ranked 7th. 8% more than Egypt
Immunization > Measles > % of children ages 12-23 months	98% Ranked 27th. 5% more than United States	93% Ranked 83th.
Tuberculosis case detection rate > %, all forms	62% Ranked 152nd.	87% Ranked 42nd. 40% more than Egypt
Health expenditure, public > % of government expenditure	6.9% Ranked 152nd.	19.8% Ranked 12th. 3 times more than Egypt
Health expenditure, public > % of GDP	1.97% Ranked 155th.	8.2% Ranked 12th. 4 times more than Egypt
Improved water source > Urban > % of urban population with access	99% Ranked 59th.	100% Ranked 21st. 1% more than Egypt
Improved water source > Rural > % of rural population with access	97% Ranked 43th.	100% Ranked 14th. 3% more than Egypt
Immunization > DPT > % of children ages 12-23 months	98% Ranked 28th. 2% more than United States	96% Ranked 58th.
Deaths > Rural deaths of infants	18,396 Ranked 1st.	33,513 Ranked 2nd. 82% more than Egypt
Out-of-pocket expenditure as % of private health expenditure	92% Ranked 89th. 4 times more than United States	25.4% Ranked 180th.
Malnutrition prevalence > Weight for age > % of children under 5	8.6% Ranked 15th. 5 times more than United States	1.6% Ranked 20th.
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Rural	96 Ranked 34th.	100 Ranked 9th. 4% more than Egypt
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Rural	96 Ranked 41st.	100 Ranked 8th. 4% more than Egypt
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Urban	99 Ranked 43th.	100 Ranked 12th. 1% more than Egypt
Births with health staff	61% Ranked 69th.	99% Ranked 17th. 62% more than Egypt
Deaths > Deaths of infant girls per million people	209.24 Ranked 3rd. 6 times more than United States	35.08 Ranked 24th.
Prevalence of undernourishment > % of population	4% Ranked 113th. 60% more than United States	2.5% Ranked 144th.
Improved water source > % of population with access	98% Ranked 49th.	100% Ranked 15th. 2% more than Egypt
Nutrition > % of under-fives suffering from underweight moderate & severe	11 Ranked 85th. 11 times more than United States	1 Ranked 136th.
% of population using improved drinking water sources > Total	97 Ranked 39th.	100 Ranked 10th. 3% more than Egypt
Total expenditure on health as % of GDP	4.9% Ranked 124th.	14.6% Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Egypt
% immunized 1-year-old children > Measles	97 Ranked 37th. 7% more than United States	91 Ranked 80th.
Tuberculosis cases detected under DOTS	62.75% Ranked 87th.	85.12% Ranked 33th. 36% more than Egypt
% immunized 1-year-old children > Polio3	97 Ranked 42nd. 8% more than United States	90 Ranked 96th.
Malnutrition prevalence > Height for age > % of children under 5	15.6% Ranked 11th. 14 times more than United States	1.1% Ranked 17th.
Improved sanitation facilities > Urban > % of urban population with access	86% Ranked 93th.	100% Ranked 13th. 16% more than Egypt
Diseases > Measles cases per million people	22.69 Ranked 29th. 228 times more than United States	0.0996 Ranked 112th.
Smoking prevalence > Males > % of adults	40% Ranked 13th. 66% more than United States	24.1% Ranked 28th.
Health expenditure, private > % of GDP	2.9% Ranked 66th.	9.65% Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than Egypt
Out-of-pocket health expenditure > % of total expenditure on health	58.17% Ranked 19th. 5 times more than United States	11.29% Ranked 169th.
HIVAIDS > Adult prevalence rate 15-49 years,	0.1 Ranked 100th.	0.6 Ranked 55th. 6 times more than Egypt
Drinking water availability %	97% Ranked 36th.	100% Ranked 10th. 3% more than Egypt
Private expenditure on health as % of total expenditure on health	63.4% Ranked 31st. 15% more than United States	55.1% Ranked 51st.
Expenditure > Private > % of GDP	3.72% Ranked 31st.	8.52% Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Egypt
Immunisation > Immunization, measles > % of children ages 12-23 months	93% Ranked 97th. 1% more than United States	92% Ranked 107th.
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities > Total	98 Ranked 40th.	100 Ranked 8th. 2% more than Egypt
Immunisation > Immunization, DPT > % of children ages 12-23 months	93% Ranked 104th.	95% Ranked 85th. 2% more than Egypt
Diseases > Diabetes > Prevalence > % of population ages 20 to 79	16.62% Ranked 12th. 78% more than United States	9.35% Ranked 60th.
Diseases > Mumps cases	108 Ranked 60th.	715 Ranked 35th. 7 times more than Egypt
Health expenditure, total > % of GDP	4.88% Ranked 142nd.	17.85% Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than Egypt
Births and maternity > Percent of births registered	>90	>90
Smoking prevalence > Females > % of adults	18% Ranked 17th.	19.2% Ranked 13th. 7% more than Egypt
Expenditure > Total > % of GDP	5.9% Ranked 96th.	15.4% Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Egypt
Diseases > Pertussis cases per million people	0.0 Ranked 113th.	29.01 Ranked 32nd.
Out-of-pocket health expenditure > % of private expenditure on health	99% Ranked 41st. 4 times more than United States	23.8% Ranked 180th.
External resources for health as % of total expenditure on health	1.6% Ranked 95th.	0.0 Ranked 146th.
Births and maternity > Quadruplet and quintuplet births	0.0 Ranked 1st.	435 Ranked 2nd.

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