tailieunhanh - Trends in Demographic and Reproductive Health Indicators in Nepal

In the NDHS surveys, ‘marriage’ is defined as a stable cohabitation between a man and a woman irrespective of whether or not any validating legal, religious or customary ceremonies had been performed. However, informal unions are relatively uncommon in Nepal. Figure shows the percentage of women and men who have never married in 1996, 2001 and 2006 by five-year age cohorts. The data show a consistent decline in the proportions never-married as age increases. However, there was little change in Nepal over the last five years in the proportions of women and men never married in each. | NEPAL TREND REPORT Trends in Demographic and Reproductive Health Indicators in Nepal Further analysis of the 1996 2001 and 2006 Demographic and Health Surveys Data This report presents the findings from a trend analysis undertaken as part of the follow-up to the 2006 Nepal Demographic and Health Survey. Funding was provided by the . Agency for International Development through the MEASURE DHS project. Macro International provided technical assistance. The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID. The Demographic and Health Surveys program is designed to collect analyze and disseminate data on fertility family planning maternal and child health nutrition and HIV AIDS. Additional information about the MEASURE DHS project can be obtained from Macro International Inc. DHS Division 11785 Beltsville Drive Suite 300 Calverton MD 20705 telephone 301-572-0200 fax 301-572-0999 email reports@ internet . Suggested citation Macro International Inc. 2007. Trends in Demographic and Reproductive Health Indicators in Nepal. Calverton Maryland USA Macro International Inc. DHS Trend Report No. 5 Trends in Demographic and Reproductive Health Indicators in Nepal Further analysis of the 1996 2001 and 2006 Demographic and Health Surveys Data Anjushree Pradhan Prakash Dev Pant New ERA Kathmandu Nepal Pav Govindasamy Macro International Inc. Calverton Maryland USA December 2007 New .