BetaBetaDataset
To provide up-to-date information on demographic and health characteristics of the population.
The link is for a repository, with several demographic surveys, updated in different years. This survey is conducted frequently (approx every 2 years) in several countries.
Depending on the year, DHS will emphasize different health demographic information in addition to the standard information on household demographics and economic development indicators. Other survey topics include fertility levels, nuptiality, sexual activities, domestic violence, anaemia, breastfeeding, early childhood and maternal mortality, maternal and child health, malaria prevention and treatment, knowledge and behaviour regarding HIV/AIDs and other STIs.
Nationally representative survey undertaken at the household level with unit of analysis on individual adult male and female.