Is the percentage of infants immunized against measles a regional issue?

Goal 4: Reduce by Two Thirds, the Under 5 Mortality Rate

Infants Immunized Against Measles: Infant Mortality: Questions to Consider: 1. If you think that this indicator is a regional issue, then do you think that the infant mortality rate is a regional issue as well? Why? 2. Considering the amount of change over time from 2000-2011, do you think that it is realistic to say, that the UN can achieve this millenium goal by 2015? Why?

How has the percentage of births attended by a skilled health staff changed in these 15 countries since 2000?

Goal 5: Improve Maternal Health

1. "Notice that Ethiopia, Niger and Chade have had the least increase in births attended by a skilled health staff; the percentage increase since 2000 to 2011 range from 1.5% to 6.4%. What do you think this has to do with the geographical location of these places? 

2. "Notice that Ethiopia has had the least change over the years; what could this have to do with were it is located? Do you think this could have anything to do with the fact that there might not be access to adequate medical education? 

How does the percentage of births attended by a skilled health staff affect infant mortality rate?

Goal 5: Improve Maternal Health

1. "Look at this graph. What patterns or trends do you notice in this data? How does the data for the percentage of births attended by a skilled health staff affect infant mortality rate?"

2.  "If you were a part of the United Nations, what would be some solutions that could help improve the percentage of births attended by a skilled health staff? Why would you choose these specific solutions [how has the data you've just analysed given you a better idea of the severity of births attended by a skilled health staff and infant mortality in these countries]?"