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Codes and Frequencies
Description
WSTORYN indicates whether the household stores water for later use.
Comparability
In addition to universe differences, the question wording for WSTORYN varies across samples. As noted below, some samples specifically ask whether drinking water is stored, while others do not.
Comparability - Standard DHS
WSTORYN is a country-specific household variable not included in the standard DHS questionnaire.
Universe
- Egypt 1988: Ever-married women age 15-49.
- Egypt 2003: Ever-married women age 15-49.
- Egypt 2008: Ever-married women age 15-49.
- Morocco 2003: All women age 15-49.
- Rwanda 2010: All women age 15-49.
- Rwanda 2014: All women age 15-49.
- Rwanda 2019: Women age 15-49 in households that treat water.
- Togo 2013: All women age 15-49.