It’s a health risk for more than half the world’s population. A child dies every minute because of it. There are 207 million annual cases worldwide. And 90% of the deaths from this disease (which kills 627,000 globally) occur in Sub-Saharan Africa (source: World Health Organization). We’re buzzing about malaria. This preventable and curable mosquito-borne […]
This is the first in a series of posts introducing readers to new staff at . Welcome,! Name: Position title: International Survey Sampling Statistician Languages spoken: English and Arabic When not working, favorite place to visit: Chicago Favorite type of cuisine: Mediterranean or Indian Last good book you read: Azazeel, by Where would we find […]
Atmarita, Krismawati, and Rina Herartri (L to R) In June 2013, welcomed visitors from Indonesia’s Ministry of Health, Population and Family Planning Board and Bureau of Population Statistics. This is the first in a series of interviews with visitors to headquarters. Names: (Head of Division for Public Health Services, Center for Public Health Intervention Technology, […]
data inform policies, programs, and research all over the world. How do you access ? For me, it depends on my purpose. For a quick reference to an indicator in a meeting, the mobile app is my go-to source. When I’m writing a report I’m a purist: I need a hard copy of final reports with […]
The Women’s Lives and Challenges: Empowerment and Equality since 2000 report assesses progress made toward gender equality and women’s empowerment since the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were adopted in 2000. It summarizes findings from 95 surveys conducted by in 47 countries from 2000 to 2011. Data on trends are available for 33 countries that hosted […]
The Demographic and Health Surveys Program, 2013-2018 For those of us who have worked with the Demographic and Health Surveys over the last 30 years, we usually just say “the” when we talk about them. As in, “I work at”, or “I used data”, or “They’re doing a”. In 1998, the Demographic and Health Surveys […]
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.