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Body Mass Index (BMI)
BMI is a person's weight in kilograms divided by their height in meters squared (). It is used to categorize underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity which can affect an individual's health risks.
Antenatal Care Coverage
Antenatal Care Coverage measures the percentage of women who received antenatal care provided by skilled health personnel at least once during pregnancy. It is indicative of the quality and reach of maternal health services.
Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR)
The MMR indicates the number of maternal deaths during pregnancy or within 42 days of pregnancy termination per 100,000 live births. It highlights the safety and quality of maternal healthcare services and can point to wider issues of gender inequality.
Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER)
GER measures the number of students enrolled in a given level of education, regardless of age, expressed as a percentage of the population in the official age group for that level. It indicates the general level of participation in education and can highlight issues of accessibility and retention.
Life Expectancy at Birth
Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life. It is a comprehensive indicator of a population's health status and socio-economic development.
Completion Rate
The completion rate is the percentage of students who complete a given level of education. It reflects not only access to education but also its relevance, quality, and the efficiency of the education system in retaining students.
Infant Mortality Rate (IMR)
IMR measures the number of deaths of infants under one year old per 1,000 live births. It is a critical indicator of the overall health of a population, reflecting the effectiveness of healthcare, nutrition, and socioeconomic conditions.
Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR)
PTR is the average number of pupils per teacher at a specific level of education. It is used to assess the quality of education and class size, which can affect educational outcomes and teacher effectiveness.
Literacy Rate
The literacy rate measures the percentage of the population aged 15 and above who can read and write. It serves as a benchmark for the educational level of the adult population and can greatly influence a country’s socio-economic development.
Youth Literacy Rate
The youth literacy rate measures the percentage of people aged 15 to 24 who can read and write. It provides information on the effectiveness of primary and secondary education and can have implications for the future workforce and economic potential of a country.
Net Enrollment Rate (NER)
NER is the percentage of children of official primary school age who are enrolled in primary education. It measures the success of the education system in capturing school-age children and can indicate the level of commitment to education within a country.
Per Pupil Expenditure
This indicator measures the average expenditure per student by educational institutions for an academic year. It provides insight into the level of investment in education and can be linked to the quality of educational services and outcomes.
Headcount Ratio (Poverty Rate)
The Headcount Ratio is the percentage of the population living below the national poverty line. It's a direct indicator of poverty and is significant for developing policies tailored to reduce poverty levels.
Under-five Mortality Rate
This rate is the probability of dying between birth and exactly five years of age, expressed per 1,000 live births. It is used to measure child survival and the overall effectiveness of healthcare systems, as well as socio-economic conditions.
Vaccination Coverage
Vaccination Coverage measures the proportion of the target population that has received a specific vaccine. High coverage rates are essential for the control of vaccine-preventable diseases and for population health security.
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