North America

Population: 528,720,588 (2008)

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Mexico
Jamaica
Nicaragua
USA
Health Status: The leading cause of death for
children in all three countries was unintentional
injuries (e.g., accidents and poisonings). The
leading cause of death for children under one year
of age in Canada (1999) was birth defects. In
Mexico (2002), the leading cause of death for
children under one year of age was complications
associated with pregnancy and birth (including
prematurity, complications of delivery, and major
birth defects).The primary reason for

hospitalization in children in all three countries was

respiratory condition
Mortality rate: 5.97 deaths/1000 live births (2011
est)
Income: North America includes the US, Canada
and Mexico. Average annual income for Canada:
$51,951 Average annual income for the US:
$49,777 Average annual income for Mexico:
estimated to be 1/4 to 1/3 of the US average.
GNP: 15,734,567 million US Dollar
Submitted by: BS Pharmacy IV
Marie Joyce Marcelo
Diana Jean Lorenzo
Charlene Bernales
Lady Bernadine Nicolas
Jessa Mae Lulunan
Nins Buenaventura