Health in Central America (UNSDG)
12 indicators covering health for Central America (UNSDG).
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Births Surviving to Age 1 | 1,708 | 2100 | down 7.1% | 151st |
| Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25 | 71.26 | 2022 | up 8.1% | 6th |
| Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 | 34.44 | 2022 | up 23.8% | 11th |
| Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 | 1.84 | 2022 | down 1.6% | 149th |
| Percentage of overweight among children aged 5-19 years, BMI > +1 | 35.73 | 2022 | up 10.7% | 26th |
| Prevalence of obesity among children aged 5-19 years, BMI > +2 | 15.55 | 2022 | up 24.9% | 27th |
| Percentage of thinness among children aged 5-19 years, BMI < -2 | 2.29 | 2022 | up 30.1% | 138th |
| Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns | 10.92 | 2020 | up 0.7% | 106th |
| Weight-for-height <-2 SD | 0.9 | 2024 | down 30.8% | 48th |
| Weight-for-height <-3 SD | 0.2 | 2024 | down 33.3% | 46th |
| Universal health coverage index for reproductive, maternal, newborn | 78.2 | 2023 | up 0.9% | 15th |
| Coverage of essential health services (Population weighted averages) | 75.9 | 2023 | up 3.0% | 22nd |