It is not possible to come up with fully identical recommendations for all cultures. We can not be too far out of step. If we think this important then we have to make the public aware. Some aspects of statistics can be a real challenge to faith. It can also be a challenge to the political process in some countries.
Statistics makes mathematics more interesting.
Within mathematics, statistics can still be compartmentalised. Statistics is not as black and white as much of mathematics so sits uneasily there. Even so mathematics is still the place for numeracy, so responsibility may be there - but we should be aware of the dangers. Papua New Guinea is starting work on a whole school curriculum which would integrate everything, including statistics. The paper is attached to the end of this report.