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Demographic and Health Survey 2008 (Egypt, Arab Rep.)

author(s) Ministry of Health (MOH) and implemented by El-Zanaty and Associates
from World Bank Group (WB)
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themes
regions
  • Northern America
  • Americas
  • World
  • Northern Africa
  • Africa
citation

Ministry of Health (MOH) and implemented by El-Zanaty and Associates, 'Demographic and Health Survey 2008 (Egypt, Arab Rep.)', 2011

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Abstract

The Egypt Demographic and Health Survey (2008 EDHS) is the latest in a series of a nationally representative population and health surveys conducted in Egypt. The 2008 EDHS was conducted under the auspices of the Ministry of Health (MOH) and implemented by El-Zanaty & Associates. Technical support for the 2008 EDHS was provided by Macro International through the MEASURE DHS project. MEASURE DHS is sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to assist countries worldwide in conducting surveys to obtain information on key population and health indicators.

The 2008 EDHS was undertaken to provide estimates for key population indicators including fertility, contraceptive use, infant and child mortality, immunization levels, coverage of antenatal and delivery care, maternal and child health, and nutrition. In addition, the survey was designed to provide information on a number of health topics and on the prevalence of hepatitis C and high blood pressure among the population age 15-59 years. The survey results are intended to assist policymakers and planners in assessing the current health and population programs and in designing new strategies for improving reproductive health and health services in Egypt.

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