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Health Nutrition And Population Statistics

Examining Global Health, Population & Nutrition Trends

@kaggle.sazidthe1_health_nutrition_and_population_statistics

About this Dataset

Health Nutrition And Population Statistics

Context

HealthStats compiles an extensive array of health, nutrition, and population statistics gleaned from a diverse array of global sources. Encompassing themes ranging from population dynamics to health financing and disease prevalence, this repository covers a broad spectrum of indicators, including immunization rates, infectious diseases, HIV/AIDS, and population projections. Additionally, HealthStats presents nuanced statistics categorized by wealth quintiles, offering a comprehensive view of societal disparities.

Content

Within this dataset, a compendium of 470 indicators sheds light on critical metrics such as immunization rates, malnutrition prevalence, and vitamin A supplementation across 266 countries worldwide. Spanning a timeframe from 1960 to 2022, this data collection encapsulates yearly statistics, providing a comprehensive historical perspective on health, nutrition, and population dynamics.

Dataset Structure

This dataset (health_nutrition_population_statistics.csv) covering from 1960 up to 2022 includes the following columns:

Column Name Description
Country Name Name of the Country
Country Code 3 Digit Country/Territories Code
Country Name Name of the Country
Indicator Name Name of the Indicator
Indicator Code Code of the Indicator
1960 Population of the Country in the year 1960
1961 Population of the Country in the year 1961
1962 Population of the Country in the year 1962
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2020 Population of the Country in the year 2010
2021 Population of the Country in the year 2000
2022 Population of the Country in the year 1990

Questions for Exploration

  • Are there unexpected correlations or shifts in indicators that warrant inclusion for a more holistic understanding?
  • Is there a discernible relationship between condom use and HIV transmission rates among newborns, and how have these trends evolved over time?
  • Identifying countries with the highest iodized salt consumption and tracking changes over time could reveal intriguing patterns. Are there other indicators that correlate significantly with this consumption trend?

Acknowledgment

The primary dataset was retrieved from the World Bank's Data Catalog. I would like to express our sincere appreciation to the World Bank team for providing the core data used in this dataset.

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