Table 2.
Parameters used in the analysis
| Variable | Indicator | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Mortality in 2015 | Numbers and ratios of NTDDs occurring in the seven age brackets, per country | WHO [4] |
| YLLs | Global maximum YLLs for each of the seven age brackets | WHO [85] |
| Legal minimum age for employment | 15 years | ILO [86] |
| Population in 2015 | Population per country | WHO [2] |
| Average economic output per person in each of the 53 African countries with data in 2015 | GDP per capita per country | IMF [3] |
| Expenditure on health in 2015 | Projected 2015 total expenditure on health (THE) per person per country in Africa (projected using 2013 and 2014 THE data) | WHO [87] |