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.
Several groups call for focus on reproductive rights, human capital investment
GMA Integrated News
GMA NEWS ONLINE (Philippines)
"...According to the 2022 National Demographic and Health Survey, the total fertility rate for 15 to 49 year-old women has declined from 2.7 children in 2017 to 1.9 children in 2022, which is now below the replacement level of 2.1. Fertility rates vary in the different regions in the country. In Manila, the total fertility rate is 1.2 while BARMM’s total fertility rate is at 3.1..."
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