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Brazil Demographic and Health Survey 1991

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
Pesquisa sobre Saúde Familiar no Nordeste Brasil 1991
Provider 
Demographic and Health Surveys Program (DHS)
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Geography 
Brazil (BRA)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
08/1991 - 12/1991
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 2 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