Data is usually published several years after the fact. Demographic Yearbook A United Nations publication offering comprehensive demographic statistics on approximately 233 countries. Basic tables show summary population estimates, infant mortality, general mortality, marriage and divorce statistics. Each annual issue contains a special topic such as household and family characteristics or international migration statistics. This two-volume set of international statistics published by the Pan American Health Organization focuses on the epidemiologic situation from a regional perspective.
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Volume II contains statistics on each country within a particular region and is searchable from the PAHO home page under Country Health Profiles. WA900.DA1 P194 Health Statistics from the Americas Mortality estimates and projections for a selected group of causes arranged by country, year, age and sex. Causes of death include cancer, communicable diseases, external causes, etc. In addition to current data, a historical perspective is presented. Data obtained from detailed statistical information acquired from databases maintained by PAHO and other sources.