Health in Melanesia (UNSDG)
8 indicators covering health for Melanesia (UNSDG).
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Births Surviving to Age 1 | 274.01 | 2100 | down 4.9% | 180th |
| Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25 | 52.94 | 2022 | up 10.8% | 62nd |
| Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 | 21.76 | 2022 | up 20.0% | 62nd |
| Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 | 3.1 | 2022 | down 5.9% | 112th |
| Percentage of overweight among children aged 5-19 years, BMI > +1 | 34.95 | 2022 | up 23.9% | 28th |
| Prevalence of obesity among children aged 5-19 years, BMI > +2 | 14.69 | 2022 | up 53.0% | 32nd |
| Percentage of thinness among children aged 5-19 years, BMI < -2 | 2.16 | 2022 | down 8.8% | 142nd |
| Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns | 18.11 | 2020 | up 3.8% | 15th |