Global Polio Immunization Coverage Estimates for One-Year-Olds

Polio immunization coverage estimates for one-year-old children, expressed as a percentage. The dataset is produced by the World Health Organization (WHO) as part of its Global Health Observatory (GHO) data repository. The temporal coverage and update frequency are not specified.

Use Cases

• Analyze temporal trends in polio immunization coverage by country using the reported percentage values.
• Identify countries with suboptimal coverage (e.g., below 80%) to target for public health intervention.
• Correlate polio coverage estimates with other WHO health indicators, such as disease incidence or socioeconomic factors.
• Model the impact of immunization programs on polio eradication goals using annual coverage data.
• Benchmark national polio vaccination performance against regional or global averages.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative World Health Organization (WHO).
• Focuses on a standardized public health indicator (coverage among one-year-olds).

Limitations

• The specific number of country-year records, data collection methodology, and completeness are unknown.
• Potential for reporting delays or inconsistencies between national health information systems.

Provenance

Source

World Health Organization (WHO) Global Health Observatory

Collection Method

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Time Range

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Freshness

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Geography

Global, likely country-level