Health in Cagayan Valley (Region II), Philippines: official figures
In the five years before the 2022 National Demographic and Health Survey, 8 in every 1,000 babies born in Cagayan Valley died before their first birthday and 11 in every 1,000 died before age five; the national figures are 22 and 26. It ranks joint lowest of 17 regions for infant deaths. Regional survey estimates carry a margin of error.
What is the newborn death rate in Cagayan Valley?
8 in every 1,000 babies born in Cagayan Valley died within their first month in the five years before the 2022 survey (national: 15); it ranks joint 4th lowest of 17 regions for newborn deaths.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many pregnant women in Cagayan Valley see a doctor or nurse?
97.2% of mothers in Cagayan Valley who gave birth in the two years before the 2022 survey received antenatal care from a doctor, nurse or midwife (national: 85.9%); it ranks 2nd highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many mothers in Cagayan Valley have four antenatal visits?
81.4% of recent mothers in Cagayan Valley made four or more antenatal care visits (national: 83.0%); it ranks 6th lowest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many births in Cagayan Valley take place in a health facility?
94.3% of recent births in Cagayan Valley took place in a health facility and 95.7% were attended by a skilled provider; nationally the shares are 88.4% and 89.6%. It ranks 4th highest of 17 regions for facility births.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyWhat is the caesarean section rate in Cagayan Valley?
25.1% of recent births in Cagayan Valley were by caesarean section, against 19.5% nationally; it ranks 4th highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many mothers in Cagayan Valley have a postnatal check-up?
79.9% of mothers in Cagayan Valley had a postnatal check-up within two days of giving birth (national: 75.4%); it ranks 9th highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many married women in Cagayan Valley use modern contraception?
58.3% of married women aged 15 to 49 in Cagayan Valley used a modern method of contraception in 2022 (national: 41.8%), and 7.3% had an unmet need for family planning (national: 12.4%).
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many teenage girls in Cagayan Valley have begun childbearing?
5.8% of girls aged 15 to 19 in Cagayan Valley had already had a child or were pregnant with their first in 2022, against 5.3% nationally; it ranks 9th highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyWhat stops women in Cagayan Valley getting health care?
56.1% of women aged 15 to 49 in Cagayan Valley said they had at least one problem getting medical care for themselves, and 34.8% named getting money for treatment (national: 51.1% and 42.4%).
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many women in Cagayan Valley use tobacco?
1.9% of women aged 15 to 49 in Cagayan Valley used some form of tobacco in 2022, against 4.5% nationally.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow Cagayan Valley (Region II) compares with other regions
Infant deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) (2022)
Cagayan Valley (Region II) ranks 16 of 17, highest first. Western Visayas and Central Visayas still include Negros in this source. Survey estimate with a margin of error.
| Rank | Region | Infant deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Bicol Region (Region V) | 14 |
| 12 | Northern Mindanao (Region X) | 12 |
| 13 | Davao Region (Region XI) | 12 |
| 14 | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) | 10 |
| 15 | National Capital Region (NCR) | 8 |
| 16 | Cagayan Valley (Region II) | 8 |
| 17 | Caraga (Region XIII) | 8 |
Under-five deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) (2022)
Cagayan Valley (Region II) ranks 16 of 17, highest first. Western Visayas and Central Visayas still include Negros in this source. Survey estimate with a margin of error.
| Rank | Region | Under-five deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Western Visayas (Region VI) | 21 |
| 12 | Northern Mindanao (Region X) | 19 |
| 13 | Caraga (Region XIII) | 14 |
| 14 | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) | 13 |
| 15 | Davao Region (Region XI) | 13 |
| 16 | Cagayan Valley (Region II) | 11 |
| 17 | National Capital Region (NCR) | 10 |
Births in a health facility (2022)
Cagayan Valley (Region II) ranks 4 of 17, highest first. Western Visayas and Central Visayas still include Negros in this source. Survey estimate with a margin of error.
| Rank | Region | Births in a health facility |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ilocos Region (Region I) | 97.9% |
| 2 | Central Luzon (Region III) | 97.0% |
| 3 | Central Visayas (Region VII) | 95.4% |
| 4 | Cagayan Valley (Region II) | 94.3% |
| 5 | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) | 93.8% |
| 6 | National Capital Region (NCR) | 93.4% |
| 7 | Western Visayas (Region VI) | 93.3% |
Children 12-23 months with all eight basic vaccinations (2022)
Cagayan Valley (Region II) ranks 1 of 17, highest first. Western Visayas and Central Visayas still include Negros in this source. Survey estimate with a margin of error.
| Rank | Region | Children 12-23 months with all eight basic vaccinations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cagayan Valley (Region II) | 90.2% |
| 2 | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) | 89.8% |
| 3 | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) | 87.4% |
| 4 | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) | 83.9% |
| 5 | Bicol Region (Region V) | 80.6% |
| 6 | Central Luzon (Region III) | 78.4% |
| 7 | Western Visayas (Region VI) | 77.7% |
Married women using modern contraception (2022)
Cagayan Valley (Region II) ranks 1 of 17, highest first. Western Visayas and Central Visayas still include Negros in this source. Survey estimate with a margin of error.
| Rank | Region | Married women using modern contraception |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cagayan Valley (Region II) | 58.3% |
| 2 | Davao Region (Region XI) | 49.8% |
| 3 | Northern Mindanao (Region X) | 49.5% |
| 4 | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) | 47.9% |
| 5 | Caraga (Region XIII) | 47.8% |
| 6 | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) | 46.0% |
| 7 | MIMAROPA Region (Region IV-B) | 45.1% |
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Sources
- Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program): 2022 Philippines National Demographic and Health Survey: selected national and regional indicators (DHS Program API), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 401a0e9d6912…)
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