Sri Lanka: Demographic and Health Survey 2006-07, Preliminary Report

The objective of this report is to publish the preliminary findings of the Sri Lanka Demographic and Health Survey (SLDHS) until the release of the Final Report which will carry detailed information. The preliminary findings reported here are confined to Background characteristics of respondents such as current fertility, current use of contraception, fertility preferences, maternal care, vaccination coverage, treatment for childhood illnesses, breastfeeding, nutrition, awareness of HIV/AIDS and prevention and it is expected that this will satisfy the urgent needs of users.