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FISHORTMOS
(FISHORTMOS)
HH experienced food shortages in recent months
Codes and Frequencies
Description
FISHORTMOS indicates whether the female respondent said her household had experienced any food shortages during a reference period expressed in months.
Comparability — Index
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Comparability
FISHORTMOS has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
FISHORTMOS is a country-specific variable not included in the standard DHS women's questionnaire.
Comparability — Sri Lanka [top]
The 1987 Sri Lankan survey asked about food shortages during the past 6 months.
Universe
- Sri Lanka 1987: Ever-married women age 15-49.
