 ::::: - I am fine as well with your suggestion. The absolute rate (per 100,0000) should be included in the lead with a note on relative UN stats, both for NPOV and because it is relevant summary of the main article. Given China's and India's large population, on their respective wiki pages, the incidence rate per 100,000 (or 1,000) data gives a more balanced demographic view for any issue/topic. Rate data is also very common in UN, US and EU reports on crime. :::::  