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The DHS Program, which manages registration and access for IPUMS DHS, is again reviewing new user applications and requests for expanded access from currently approved users.

CANCERMED

(CANCERMED)
Currently taking medication for cancer
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Description

CANCERMED indicates whether the respondent is currently taking any medication to treat her cancer.

Comparability

CANCERMED has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

CANCERMED is a country-specific variable for most phases of the DHS. In phase 8, the standard variable CHD16 is included in an optional module about chronic disease..

Universe

  • Lesotho 2023: Women age 15-49 who have ever been diagnosed with cancer, in households selected for hemoglobin testing.
  • Morocco 2003: Women age 15-49 who have ever been married and have ever had cancer.
  • Lesotho: 2023-W, 2023-C, 2023-B
  • Morocco: 2003-W, 2003-C, 2003-B, 2003-W