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.
Student leaders pledge to block re-election of anti-RH lawmakers in 2013
VOK BIKOL (Philippines)
...."The voice of the youth should not be ignored in the debate on the RH Bill. In 2010, there are 28.2 million Filipino youth or 30% of the population." Gorres said. "From this number, according to the NDHS (NationalDemographic and Health Survey), 10% of all 15-19 year old girls are already mothers." Gorres added....
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