Yemen - Births attended by skilled health staff

Births attended by skilled health staff (% of total)

Births attended by skilled health staff (% of total) in Yemen was 44.70 as of 2013. Its highest value over the past 21 years was 44.70 in 2013, while its lowest value was 15.90 in 1992.

Definition: Births attended by skilled health staff are the percentage of deliveries attended by personnel trained to give the necessary supervision, care, and advice to women during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period; to conduct deliveries on their own; and to care for newborns.

Source: UNICEF, State of the World's Children, Childinfo, and Demographic and Health Surveys.

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Year Value
1992 15.90
1997 21.60
2003 26.80
2006 35.70
2012 34.40
2013 44.70

Classification

Topic: Health Indicators

Sub-Topic: Reproductive health