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India Demographic and Health Survey 2005-2006

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
National Family Health Survey (NFHS-3)
Provider 
Demographic and Health Surveys Program (DHS)
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Geography 
India (IND)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
11/2005 - 08/2006
Series or system 
DHS Standard Demographic and Health Survey (DHS)
DHS Program Surveys
DHS Related Surveys
Data type
Survey:
  • Cross-sectional
  • Household
  • Individual
  • Interview
  • Nationally representative
  • Subnationally representative
Summary 

Part of phase 5 of the DHS series, a comprehensive, nationally representative household survey. Covers population, education, health, nutrition, family planning and household characteristics.

The survey asks about the ownership of mosquito nets but does not specify if they are treated with insecticide or not.

Consenting participants were given blood tests for HIV and hemoglobin tests for anemia.

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GHDx Entry last modified on: Mar 19, 2025