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CANCER (CANCER)
Woman has cancer
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Description

CANCER indicates whether the respondent currently has cancer.

Comparability

Apart from universe differences, CANCER has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

CANCER is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe

  • Burundi 2016: All women age 15-49.
  • India 2015: All women age 15-49.
  • India 2019: All women age 15-49.
  • Morocco 2003: Women age 15-49 who have ever been married.
  • Senegal 2010: All women age 15-49.
  • Burundi: 2016-C, 2016-B, 2016-W, 2016-W
  • India: 2015-W, 2015-C, 2015-B, 2015-W, 2019-W, 2019-C, 2019-B
  • Morocco: 2003-W, 2003-C, 2003-B, 2003-W
  • Senegal: 2010-W, 2010-C, 2010-B, 2010-W