Health in South America (UNSDG)
12 indicators covering health for South America (UNSDG).
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Births Surviving to Age 1 | 3,058 | 2100 | down 7.5% | 139th |
| Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25 | 64.04 | 2022 | up 15.7% | 26th |
| Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 | 28.56 | 2022 | up 38.1% | 36th |
| Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 | 2.37 | 2022 | down 16.8% | 128th |
| Percentage of overweight among children aged 5-19 years, BMI > +1 | 36.83 | 2022 | up 31.5% | 12th |
| Prevalence of obesity among children aged 5-19 years, BMI > +2 | 15.87 | 2022 | up 59.0% | 17th |
| Percentage of thinness among children aged 5-19 years, BMI < -2 | 2.32 | 2022 | up 4.6% | 137th |
| Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns | 8.85 | 2020 | up 2.8% | 120th |
| Weight-for-height <-2 SD | 1.3 | 2024 | down 13.3% | 41st |
| Weight-for-height <-3 SD | 0.2 | 2024 | down 33.3% | 46th |
| Universal health coverage index for reproductive, maternal, newborn | 78.7 | 2023 | up 1.8% | 14th |
| Coverage of essential health services (Population weighted averages) | 80.7 | 2023 | up 3.9% | 10th |