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Tuberculosis has infected one third of the world's population and kills well over a million people yearly, often infecting those also infected with HIV. It is a major point of concern for many of the countries with the highest mortality rates worldwide.

Countries With the Highest Death Rate

Issues related to violence and healthcare have resulted in high crude death rates in parts of Africa and Eastern Europe.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Labor force calculations include not only those actively working within a country, but also those capable of working and seeking jobs who remain unemployed.

Labor Force By Country

A major factor in sustaining any country’s economy is its labor force. Countries such as the United States and China connect high GDP, total population, and labor force size.

April 25, 2017 12:31

The financial costs of terrorist attacks, such as bomb explosions, car and truck bombs, and hijacked airplanes include mostly the destruction of property, though deaths, injuries and other factors can apply to costs as well.

Most Expensive Terrorist Attacks in the World

Irrespective of where a major terrorist attack takes place, it triggers the same feelings amidst citizens of the world – shock, revulsion and uncertainty. We look at the financial costs of the most damaging terrorism events in modern history.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Advancements in medicine and governmental healthcare policies are among the major contributing factors to low death rates in Persian Gulf countries such as Bahrain and Qatar.

Lowest Death Rates Worldwide

Some countries have markedly low mortality rates, and the oil-rich nations in and around the Persian Gulf claim some of the lowest yet.

April 25, 2017 12:31

A series of anti-government demonstrations, which have regularly resulted in state violence, causes Haiti to be one of the only countries in the Americas to make the list of the worst governments worldwide.

25 Worst Governed Countries

Sadly, some countries do not have the luxury of the proper governance necessary to thrive and prosper.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Teenage Pregnancies can cause a slew of chronic medical and behavioral issues for the resulting child.

Highest Teen Pregnancy Rates Worldwide

Teenage marriages are a larger factor than unwanted conceptions in many of the countries with the most teen pregnancies.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Children are the most susceptible to the potentially deadly effects of Measles.

Measles (MMR) Vaccination Rate by Country

These countries are excellent examples of the worldwide effort to protect humanity from this deadly virus.

April 25, 2017 12:31

An X-ray of lungs infected with tuberculosis.

The Countries Least Affected By Tuberculosis

The number of new and relapse cases of tuberculosis changes every year, and can differ greatly from country to country.

April 25, 2017 12:31

The Swiss Federal government, ranked first globally by the Prosperity Index, conducts its most important affairs within the Federal Palace in Bern.

The 25 Best Governments In The World

Switzerland and New Zealand are said to have the best governments according to the Legatum Institute

April 25, 2017 12:31

Due to the fruits' longstading associations with healthy lifestyles has led to the adage: "An apple a day, keeps the doctor away".

25 Countries That Import The Most Apples

Russia emerges as the country importing the most apples worldwide, with other European countries following close behind.

April 25, 2017 12:31

An elderly Japanese couple hitting the weights. Home to many supercentenarians, 26.3% of the island nation's population is 65 years of age or older.

Countries With The Largest Aging Population In The World

Known for its increasing number of elderly, Japan has the most aged citizens in its borders, with Italy close behind.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Syrian expatriates reigister to enter the Vinojug refugee camp in the Macedonian municipality of Gevgelija. Violence in Syria has displaced millions of its people.

Which Country Produces The Most Refugees?

Most refugees today come from Syria as a result of the ongoing conflict in the country, but also from other countries.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Hospitals in West Africa are often drastically underfunded and severely understaffed compared to the standards of developed countries.

25 Countries With Limited Access To Health Care

Africa is home to twenty-four of the twenty-six countries with the fewest numbers of doctors per capita.

April 25, 2017 12:31

With more than half of its population under the age of 18, Niger's people prove to be the youngest in the world.

30 Countries With The Youngest Populations In The World

In countries like Niger and Uganda, it is the youth who hold the majority stake in their countries' demographics.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Cox's Bazar (pictured) is the third longest beach in the world, and one of Bangladesh's most popular tourist hotspots.

The Longest Beaches In The World

While some beaches are unique in their temperature and sand color, others stand out for their long reaches along coasts.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Cars line up to participate in the 2016 Monte Carlo Rally, held in the tiny nation of Monaco, where motor vehicle ownership is the highest in the world.

Countries With The Most Automobiles Per Capita

In certain affluent countries, there are almost as many operational, 4-wheeled, motor vehicles as there are people.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Like the candle on the cake, many aspects of life become a question mark for those suffering from dementia & Alzheimer's.

Countries With The Highest Rates Of Deaths From Dementia

Deaths related to dementia & Alzheimer's are common occurences in Scandinavia and English-speaking North America.

April 25, 2017 12:31

The Taktsang Palphug Monastery (a.k.a. the Tiger's Nest) is a Buddhist monastery in the Bhutanese Himalayas.

Countries With The Highest Average Elevations

The average locations in Nepal and Bhutan lie in the sky more than 2 miles above sea level.

April 25, 2017 12:31

A Beninese doctor attends to a patient. With a scarcity of medical resources, it is thought that diabetes often goes underdiagnosed in Benin and much of Africa.

Countries With The Lowest Rates Of Diabetes

The lowest rates of diabetes among nations' respective adult populaces are found in Africa and former Soviet Republics, though the data can be misleading.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Despite modern advances in many steps of the production process, shoemaking can be tedious, and requires a high level of skill, technique, and coordination.

Top Shoe Manufacturing Countries

The two most populous countries, with billions of feet to be shod, are also those producing the most footwear annually.

April 25, 2017 12:31