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The shift of population balance between Muslims and Christians is a result of northern and southern Nigeria being in different stages of demographic transition. The Muslim-dominated north is in an earlier stage of the demographic transition with much higher fertility rates than the south, whose split Christian/Muslim population is further along ...
The Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey conducted in 2018 reveals that nearly 52% of Nigerian women experience at least one issue when trying seek healthcare services, with financial insecurity being the biggest hindrance.
The 2018 Nigeria HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey revealed that the national HIV prevalence rate among adults aged 15–49 is 1.4%. [19] Prevalence varies significantly across regions and states. Akwa Ibom State has the highest prevalence at 5.6%, followed by Benue State (4.9%) and Rivers State (3.8%). [20]
UNICEF Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) USAID Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) World Bank Living Standard Measurement Study (LSMS) Archived 2018-03-11 at the Wayback Machine; WHO Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) Generations & Gender Programme (GGP) ILO Statistical Information and Monitoring Programme on Child Labour (SIMPOC)
The contributing bureaus are where the National Bureau of Statistics get their information. They include: National Planning Commission; Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
It was initiated in 2009 by the Mimiko administration [1] in response to the 2008 Nigeria Demographic Health Survey (NDHS) which put Ondo State as having the worst maternal and child health indices in the southwest of Nigeria. [2] The Abiye programme was also intended to achieve the Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5 by 2015.
It is also mandated to undertake demographic sample surveys, compile, collate and publish migration and civil registration statistics as well as monitor the country's population policy. [ 1 ] Prior to 1979, the Commission was known as the National Census Board, and conducted the 1973 Census.
The Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Program is responsible for collecting and disseminating accurate, nationally representative data on health and population in developing countries. The project is implemented by ICF International and is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) with contributions from other ...