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BPSYMCHEST (BPSYMCHEST)
Symptom of hypertension: Chest pain
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Description

BPSYMCHEST indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the female respondent reported chest pain or pounding in the chest as a symptom of hypertension (high blood pressure).

Comparability

BPSYMCHEST has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

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

Universe

  • Gambia 2019: All women age 15-49.
  • Gambia: 2019-W, 2019-C, 2019-B