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SECOND DEMOGRAPHIC AND HEALTH STUDY PRESENTED

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 16, ARMENPRESS: The Second
Demographic and Health Study in Armenia embracing
8,013 women and men aged between 15-49 across all
Armenian provinces offers a comprehensive database on
demographic trends, health, nourishment, reproductive
health of male and female, family planning and other
related issues. The study was conducted by Armenia’s
national statistical service in cooperation with
health ministry.
The basic findings of this study were presented
today by deputy health minister Tatul Hakobian, who
said the results will serve as a firm basis for making
realistic and correct decisions. The study was funded
by the USAID, UNICEF and UN Population Fund.
U.S. Charge d’Affaires Antony Godfrey who was also
present at the presentation, said the study will serve
as an effective tool for decision-makers. One of the
findings of this massive study shows that Armenian
women make 54 percent of the overall population. An
average Armenia family consists of 3.8 people and
people ranging between 15-64 make two third of the
whole population, while those under 15 make 22
percent.
Males are head of 64 percent of families. Four out
of 5 children under 18 live with their parents. All
children of both sexes attend school. Eight-five
percent of families have color TV sets and 80 percent
have refrigerators, 33 percent of households have
cellular and 72 percent fixed telephones.
The study has also found that 27 percent of women
have excessive weight while 16 percent suffer from
obesity. But only 2 percent of women between 15-19 are
obese and 33 percent of women aged 40-50.