Countries
China
Map
This map is an approximation of actual country borders.
Statistics
| Total population | 1,348,932,000 |
|---|---|
| Gross national income per capita (PPP international $) | 8,390 |
| Life expectancy at birth m/f (years) | 74/77 |
| Probability of dying under five (per 1 000 live births) | 15 |
| Probability of dying between 15 and 60 years m/f (per 1 000 population) | 112/81 |
| Total expenditure on health per capita (Intl $, 2011) | 432 |
| Total expenditure on health as % of GDP (2011) | 5.2 |
| Figures are for 2009 unless indicated. Source: Global Health Observatory | |
Contact information
The WHO Representative
O'Leary, Dr Michael
401, Dongwai Diplomatic Office Building 23, Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 100600 - Beijing, China
Telephone:
+86 10 65327192
Facsimile:
+86 10 65322359
who.chn@wpro.who.int
Health profile
WHO collaboration
Mortality and burden of disease
Health systems
Nutrition
Risk factors
Outbreaks and emergencies
Bulletin articles
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Breastfeeding rates in central and western China in 2010: implications for child and population health
29 April 2013 -
Alcohol and alcohol-related harm in China: policy changes needed
21 March 2013 -
Evaluation, in three provinces, of the introduction and impact of China’s National Essential Medicines Scheme
22 February 2013
News
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Dr Margaret Chan nominated for a second term to be WHO Director-General
18 January 2012 -
Executive Board appoints the Regional Director for the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
17 January 2012 -
Election of the WHO Director-General
21 November 2011