* Data ref ers to 2009.

Last update: May 2012.

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Pneumonia
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Congenital anomalies
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HV/ADS
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1990 1995 2000 2005 2010
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1990 1995 2000 2005 2010
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1990 1995 2000 2005 2010
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* Data ref er to latest year available
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** For data source and year, see the
World Health Statistics 2012.
Last update: May 2012.
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1990 1995 2000 2005 2010
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(aged 25+), 2008
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Nepal is located in the WHO South-
East Asia Region.
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