Health in Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions)
10 indicators covering health for Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions).
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Births Surviving to Age 1 | 5,103 | 2100 | down 7.4% | 113th |
| Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25 | 65.27 | 2022 | up 13.4% | 16th |
| Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 | 29.82 | 2022 | up 33.1% | 25th |
| Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 | 2.49 | 2022 | down 13.1% | 120th |
| Percentage of overweight among children aged 5-19 years, BMI > +1 | 36.17 | 2022 | up 24.7% | 18th |
| Prevalence of obesity among children aged 5-19 years, BMI > +2 | 15.71 | 2022 | up 46.3% | 20th |
| Percentage of thinness among children aged 5-19 years, BMI < -2 | 2.48 | 2022 | up 11.1% | 130th |
| Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns | 9.71 | 2020 | up 2.4% | 112th |
| Weight-for-height <-2 SD | 1.3 | 2024 | down 18.8% | 41st |
| Weight-for-height <-3 SD | 0.3 | 2024 | down 25.0% | 40th |