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.

Mar 17, 2020
Addressing Stunting Through Exclusive Breastfeeding

Patience Ivie Ihejirika (Leadership Nigeria)

"...Also, the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS-2018) describes stunting, or low height-for-age, as a sign of chronic under-nutrition that reflects failure to receive adequate nutrition over a long period of time. The survey outlines the most direct causes of stunting as inadequate nutrition (not eating enough or eating foods that lack growth-promoting nutrients) and recurrent infections or chronic diseases that cause poor nutrient intake and absorption..."

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