Monthly Archives: January 2016

Video: Best of The DHS Program 2015

Written by: The DHS Program

07 Jan, 2016

Take a look back at the highlights of The DHS Program from 2015…   The DHS Program welcomed several new staff members: via GIPHY   We released two helpful tutorial videos on sampling and weighting DHS data: via GIPHY   33 South-to-South consultants from 23 countries played an integral role in capacity strengthening for all aspects of survey planning and […]


Anthropometry measurement (height and weight) is a core component of DHS surveys that is used to generate indicators on nutritional status. The Biomarker Questionnaire now includes questions on clothing and hairstyle interference on measurements for both women and children for improved interpretation.