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Benin Demographic and Health Survey 1996

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
République du Bénin Enquête Démographique et de Santé 1996 (EDSB-I)
Provider 
Demographic and Health Surveys Program (DHS)
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Geography 
Benin (BEN)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
06/1996 - 08/1996
Series or system 
DHS Standard Demographic and Health Survey (DHS)
DHS Program Surveys
Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS)
Data type
Survey:
  • Cross-sectional
  • GPS coordinates (GIS)
  • Household
  • Individual
  • Interview
Summary 

Part of phase 3 of the DHS series, a comprehensive, nationally representative household survey. Covers population, education, health, nutrition, family planning and household characteristics.

Keywords 
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GHDx Entry last modified on: Mar 19, 2025