IPUMS DHS

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TOOTHPUBDR

(TOOTHPUBDR)

Source of dental treatment: Public doctor/nurse

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Description

TOOTHPUBDR indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported receiving treatment for tooth or mouth pain from a public doctor or nurse.

Comparability

TOOTHPUBDR has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

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

Universe

South Africa 2016: Women age 15-49 who received treatment for tooth or mouth pain in the last year, in households selected for the adult health questionnaire.

South Africa: 2016-W, 2016-C, 2016-B, 2016-W