#DHSWorldCup – Brazil vs. Colombia

Written by: The DHS Program

04 Jul, 2014

The last remaining #DHSWorldCup teams play each other today: Brazil and Colombia. Here is how they measure up in DHS terms:

Brazil vs Colombia

Brazil vs Colombia

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  • The Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Program has collected, analyzed, and disseminated accurate and representative data on population, health, HIV, and nutrition through more than 400 surveys in over 90 countries. The DHS Program is funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Contributions from other donors, as well as funds from participating countries, also support surveys. The project is implemented by ICF.

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