Ghana Trend Report: Trends in Demographic, Family Planning, and Health Indicators in Ghana, 1960-2008 (English)

Document Type

Trend Reports

Publication Topic(s)

Child Health, Family Planning, Fertility and Fertility Preferences, Household and Respondent Characteristics, Malaria, Maternal Health, Wealth/Socioeconomics

Country(s)

Ghana

Language

English

Author(s)

ICF Macro, Calverton, Maryland, USA

Publication Date

April 2010

Publication ID

TR6

Abstract:

This report highlights important trends in key population, family planning, and health indicators in Ghana over the past four to five decades. In particular, the report addresses the prevailing demographic situation and describes trends in fertility, family planning, and maternal and child health, including infant and child mortality. It was prepared to provide policymakers and programme administrators the information needed to assess the current situation and to design more effective population, family planning, and maternal and child health programmes.