The Country Profile provides an overview of findings from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD). Data are based on over 80,000 different data sources used by researchers to produce the most scientifically rigorous estimates possible. Estimates from the GBD study may differ from national statistics due to differences in data sources and methodology.
Country Profile: Nepal
- 2019 population- 30.4M
- 2019 fertility rate- 2.1
- 2019 educational attainment (years)- 4.7
How well is this country or territory providing effective, essential health services?
UHC effective coverage index: The Universal Health Coverage (UHC) effective coverage index aims to represent service coverage across population health needs and how much these services could contribute to improved health.
- 1990- 29.3
- 2010- 44.9
- 2019- 47.3
What causes the most deaths? Top 10 causes of total number of deaths in 2019 (2019 ranking)
- COPD
- Ischemic heart disease
- Stroke
- Lower respiratory infect
- Neonatal disorders
- Cirrhosis
- Tuberculosis
- Asthma
- Diarrhoeal diseases
- Chronic Kidney diseases
13. Self-harm
What risk factors drive the most death and disability combined? Top 10 risks contributing to total number of DALYs in 2019 (2019 ranking)
- Malnutrition
- Air
- Tobacco
- High blood pressure
- Dietary risks
- Occupational risks
- High fasting plasma glucose
- High fasting plasma glucose
- Alcohol use
- WaSH
13. Non-optimal temperature
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Latest Public Health Jobs
Latest Posts
- The 7th International Cancer Congress (ICC2025)
- Call for Proposals: Understanding the Impact of the Nepal/UK Nurse Migration pilot
- Planetary Health Annual Meeting 2025
- AuthorAid Online Course: Mastering Grant Proposal Writing: Pathways to Successful Research Funding
- Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity Program 2026
Thanks for visiting us.
Disclaimer: The resources, documents, guidelines, and information on this blog have been collected from various sources and are intended for informational purposes only. Information published on or through this website and affiliated social media channels does not represent the intention, plan, or strategies of an organization that the initiator is associated with in a professional or personal capacity, unless explicitly indicated.
If you have any complaints, information, or suggestions about the content published on Public Health Update, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].
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