Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey 1999-2000.

With the collaboration of the National Institute of Population Research and Training Mitra and Associates and ORC Macro (USA) the 1999-2000 Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey was implemented. The survey provides updated estimates of the basic national demographic and health indicators as well as a comprehensive analysis at levels and trends in key health and demographic parameters for policy makers and program managers. Survey data show that the declining trend in fertility is associated with a steady increase in contraceptive use where contraceptive prevalence is higher in urban than in rural areas. In terms of health services it is noted that majority of mothers do not receive antenatal care most of the delivery occurred at home and childhood vaccination is administered…