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FOODSKIP (FOODSKIP)
Had to skip a meal sometime(s) in last 12 months
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Description

FOODSKIP indicates whether the female respondent was in a situation where, due to lack of money or other means, she had to skip a meal sometime(s) in the last 12 months.

Comparability

FOODSKIP has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

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

Universe

  • Cameroon 2018: All women age 15-64.
  • Cameroon: 2018-W, 2018-C, 2018-B