About NDHS
The NDHS provides information on fertility, fertility preferences, family planning practices, childhood mortality, maternal and child health, nutrition, knowledge and attitudes regarding HIV/AIDS, violence against women, child discipline, early childhood development, COVID-19 awareness, and other health issues. These indicators are essential for policymaking, program planning, and monitoring and evaluation of population and health programs, including those related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Philippine Development Plan. It is hoped that the series of NDHS surveys have provided program managers, policymakers, social scientists, and researchers with a clearer picture of trends in demographic and health indicators that could illuminate future directions.