Research article
Adolescent Marriage in Nepal: A Subregional Level Analysis
This study shows that there is significant variance in the rates of child marriage at the sub regional level in Nepal.
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This report provides a useful analysis of the variance of child marriage at the sub regional level in Nepal. It shows that:
- overall 9% of boys and girls aged 10-19 are currently married: 4% of boys and 15% of girls
- rates are significantly higher in the Western Mountain, Mid-Western Hill, and Central Terai
areas - child marriage is higher among poorer households and dowry is one of the main drivers in high prevalence areas