Policy-relevant observational studies for population health equity and responsible development.
High-quality statistical information adult and children's health from the UN's Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) program and UNICEF's Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS). These datasets contain longitudinal information dating back to 1995 or 1999 for a series of social policies in up to 193 UN countries. DHS data variables include fertility, family planning and nutritional status for women aged 15-49 and young children, as well as demographic information on household structure, employment, education, wealth, and place of residence. MICS data includes information on nutritional status and child mortality, medical care during the antenatal and postnatal periods, and sibling maternal mortality, among others.