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This variable is not available for any of the currently selected samples.
Description
BIRTHYEARMN_NP (MV010_NP) reports the man's year of birth, according to Vikram Samvat, the official calendar in Nepal. This variable is country-specific to Nepal.
Comparability
Apart from universe differences, BIRTHYEARMN_NP (MV010_NP) has no comparability problems.
All standard date variables in Nepal DHS samples are given in the Nepali calendar. The Nepali calendar, or Vikram Samvat, is a lunar calendar consisting of 12 months of 29 to 32 days each. According to the Gregorian calendar, the Nepali calendar begins in mid-April. Because the 12 months do not match the sidereal year, correctional months are occasionally added or subtracted. It is only possible to convert dates given in Vikram Samvat to the Gregorian calendar when the exact date (day, month and year) is available. Otherwise, it is only possible to approximate to the month. Vikram Samvat is approximately 56 years, 8 months, and 15 days ahead of the Gregorian calendar.
Comparability - Standard DHS
The question about month and year of birth is included and consistent across all phases of the standard DHS questionnaire for Nepal.
