The World Health Organization (WHO) publishes several statistical indicators within each of ten broad categories for each of its 194 member states. These statistical indicators are useful in monitoring global health conditions, as well as assisting in developing public health policy. The ten categories are: life expectancy and mortality; cause-specific mortality and morbidity; selected infectious […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) publishes an annual compilation of health-related data for its 194 member states that includes a summary of progress towards achieving the health-related Millennium Development Goals and associated targets. The WHO also produces statistical data and indicators on the topics of non-communicable diseases, universal health coverage, and civil registration. The publication […]

The year 2013 will be celebrated around the world as the International Year of Statistics and is being referred to as Statistics 2013. The main purpose of Statistics 2013 is to promote the role of Statistics in society. The promotional campaign will operate through the participation of numerous academic and professional societies and organizations, and […]