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ANEMIAREFHHLT5
(HC58)
Agrees to referral for anemia (members under age 5)
Codes
This variable is not available for any of the currently selected samples.
Description
For household members under age 5, ANEMIAREFHHLT5 (HC58) indicates whether their parent or guardian agreed to their referral for treatment after hemoglobin blood tests revealed anemia. According to the DHS Recode Manuals, "In case where the anemia level is severe, respondents are asked whether this information can be given to a doctor at a specified health facility for follow up."
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