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Codes and Frequencies
Description
ARTHRITISDIAG indicates whether the woman has ever been diagnosed with arthritis.
Comparability
Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, ARTHRITISDIAG is largely comparable across samples.
Comparability - Standard DHS
ARTHRITISDIAG is a country-specific variable for most DHS phases. In Phase 8, the standard variable CHD20 is included in an optional module on chronic disease.
Universe
- Benin 2017: Women age 15-49 in households selected for the men's survey.
- Cameroon 2018: All women age 15-49.
- Kenya 2022: Women age 15-49 in households selected for the men's survey.
- 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.
