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The factors influencing national life expectancy across the globe. This dataset was created to provide reliable information for identifying key determinants of average life expectancy, building upon the World Health Organization’s (WHO) goal to protect populations and enhance health outcomes. The data primarily utilises information from the WHO's Global Health Observatory (GHO) and the United Nations Educational Scientific and Culture Organization (UNESCO).
Columns
- country: Country name. (183 unique values)
- country_code: Three-letter country identifier. (183 unique values)
- region: Global region of country. (6 unique values, e.g., Europe, Africa)
- year: Year of data observation, ranging from 2000 to 2016.
- life_expect: Life expectancy at birth (years). (Mean 69.1, range 36.2 to 84.2)
- life_exp60: Life expectancy at age 60 (years). (Mean 18.9, range 10.7 to 26.4)
- adult_mortality: Adult Mortality Rates of both sexes (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years per 1000 population). (Mean 194, range 49.2 to 697)
- infant_mort: Death rate up to age 1. (Mean 0.03, range 0 to 0.16)
- age1-4mort: Death rate between ages 1 and 4. (Mean 0, range 0 to 0.04)
- alcohol: Alcohol, recorded per capita (15+) consumption (in litres of pure alcohol). (Mean 4.83, 2% missing)
- bmi: Mean BMI (kg/m^2) (18+) (age-standardised estimate). (Mean 25.1, 1% missing)
- age5-19thinness: Prevalence of thinness among children and adolescents, BMI < (median - 2 s.d.) (crude estimate) (%). (Mean 5.31, 1% missing)
- age5-19obesity: Prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents, BMI > (median + 2 s.d.) (crude estimate) (%). (Mean 5.97, 1% missing)
- hepatitis: Hepatitis B (HepB) immunization coverage among 1-year-olds (%). (Mean 85.4, 18% missing)
- measles: Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (MCV1) immunization coverage among 1-year-olds (%). (Mean 85.5, 1% missing)
- polio: Polio (Pol3) immunization coverage among 1-year-olds (%). (Mean 86.6, 1% missing)
- diphtheria: Diphtheria tetanus toxoid and pertussis (DTP3) immunization coverage among 1-year-olds (%). (Mean 86.4, 1% missing)
- basic_water: Population using at least basic drinking-water services (%). (Mean 83.3, 1% missing)
- doctors: Medical doctors (per 10,000). (Mean 19.9, 43% missing)
- hospitals: Total density per 100 000 population: Hospitals. (Mean 2.04, 96% missing)
- gni_capita: Gross national income per capita (PPP int. $). (Mean 13.4k, 22% missing)
- gghe-d: Domestic general government health expenditure (GGHE-D) as percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) (%). (Mean 3.12, 3% missing)
- che_gdp: Current health expenditure (CHE) as percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) (%). (Mean 6.11, 4% missing)
- une_pop: Population (thousands). (Mean 37.1k, 1% missing)
- une_infant: Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births). (Mean 30.5)
- une_life: Life expectancy at birth, total (years). (Mean 69, range 39.4 to 84)
- une_hiv: Prevalence of HIV, total (% of population ages 15-49). (Mean 2.04, 24% missing)
- une_gni: GNI per capita, PPP (current international $). (Mean 15k, 4% missing)
- une_poverty: Poverty headcount ratio at $1.90 a day (PPP) (% of population). (Mean 10.8, 71% missing)
- une_edu_spend: Government expenditure on education as a percentage of GDP (%). (Mean 4.53, 41% missing)
- une_literacy: Adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, both sexes (%). (Mean 82, 82% missing)
- une_school: Mean years of schooling (ISCED 1 or higher), population 25+ years, both sexes. (Mean 9.71, 74% missing)
Distribution
The dataset is provided as a single CSV file,
who_life_exp.csv, with a size of 700.09 kB. It features 32 distinct columns and includes 3111 records covering a period from 2000 to 2016 for 183 countries. Notably, any missing data points are left in place, allowing users to determine their preferred method for handling them.Usage
This dataset is ideal for developing data science skills, particularly in areas like identifying factors that influence national life expectancy. It can be used to unravel correlations between various health, social, and economic indicators and life expectancy. Potential applications include comparing how WHO and UNESCO life expectancies are calculated, analysing differences between life expectancy at birth and at age 60, and exploring other indicators from public health servers.
Coverage
The dataset spans 183 countries across various global regions, covering the years 2000 through 2016. It includes demographic scope for different age groups, such as mortality rates for infants, children aged 1-4, and adults aged 15-60. Immunisation coverage is provided for 1-year-olds, while BMI and related statistics cover populations aged 5-19 and 18+. Adult literacy rates for individuals 15+ years and mean years of schooling for those 25+ years are also included. Information on HIV prevalence covers the population aged 15-49. Some factors, such as air pollution, were deliberately excluded due to limited year or country data availability.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is suitable for data scientists, public health researchers, epidemiologists, economic analysts, and anyone interested in understanding the multi-faceted determinants of national life expectancy. It offers a valuable resource for academic studies, policy analysis, and general exploration of global health and development trends.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global National Life Expectancy Factors
- Country Life Expectancy Determinants 2000-2016
- WHO UNESCO Health & Development Indicators
- National Health Outcomes Analysis
- Life Expectancy Influences Across Nations
Attributes
Original Data Source: WHO UNESCO Health & Development Indicators
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