DHS in the News
Journalists worldwide write about The DHS Program results. The dissemination of DHS, SPA and HIV data is often widely covered by media in survey countries, but journalists also use The DHS Program data throughout the year as background information for their stories, or to compare health and development indicators across countries. These data are also used by journalists in the United States and other developed countries, as it is considered the gold standard of population, health and nutrition data. Below are some examples of recent news coverage. Please note: The links below are to websites outside The DHS Program.
The A to Z of Kenyas health
Joy Wanja
THE DAILY NATION (Kenya)
Our life expectancy at independence was 50 years, but now you can expect to live to about 58 years, after which you are on borrowed time. Diseases like malaria and HIV/Aids remain a headache, but the biggest threat lies in lifestyle conditions such as diabetes and obesity. Also, ponder over the shame of jiggers in the 21st Century.
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