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Codes and Frequencies
Description
CANCERDIAG indicates whether the respondent has ever been diagnosed with cancer.
Comparability
Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, CANCERDIAG has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
CANCERDIAG is a country-specific variable for most phases of the DHS. In phase 8, the standard variable CHD15 is included in an optional module about chronic disease.
Universe
- Benin 2017: Women age 15-49 in households selected for the men's survey.
- Burundi 2016: Women age 15-49 who have cancer.
- Cameroon 2018: All women age 15-49.
- Lesotho 2023: Women age 15-49 in households selected for hemoglobin testing.
- Madagascar 2021: Women age 15-49 in households selected for the men's survey.
- South Africa 2016: Women age 15-49 in households selected for the adult health questionnaire.
