Health in North America (World Bank regions)
10 indicators covering health for North America (World Bank regions).
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Births Surviving to Age 1 | 4,362 | 2100 | up 1.8% | 125th |
| Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25 | 71 | 2022 | up 5.2% | 8th |
| Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 | 40.33 | 2022 | up 13.2% | 5th |
| Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 | 1.71 | 2022 | up 6.2% | 151st |
| Percentage of overweight among children aged 5-19 years, BMI > +1 | 40.68 | 2022 | up 0.5% | 6th |
| Prevalence of obesity among children aged 5-19 years, BMI > +2 | 19.75 | 2022 | down 1.3% | 4th |
| Percentage of thinness among children aged 5-19 years, BMI < -2 | 1.34 | 2022 | up 11.3% | 152nd |
| Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns | 8.15 | 2020 | up 2.8% | 130th |
| Weight-for-height <-2 SD | 0.2 | 2024 | down 33.3% | 53rd |
| Weight-for-height <-3 SD | 0 | 2024 | — | 52nd |