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The DHS Program, which manages registration and access for IPUMS DHS, is again reviewing new user applications and requests for expanded access from currently approved users.
HIGHBPDIAG2 (HIGHBPDIAG2)
Adult diagnosed with high blood pressure 2+ times
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Description

For women who have been told by a doctor that she has high blood pressure, HIGHBPDIAG2 indicates whether she has been told by a doctor on more than one occasion that she has hypertension.

Comparability

HIGHBPDIAG2 has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

HIGHBPDIAG2 is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe

  • Benin 2011: Women age 15-49, in households not selected for hemoglobin testing, who have ever been diagnosed with high blood pressure.
  • Ghana 2014: Women age 15-49 who have ever been diagnosed with high blood pressure.
  • India 2019: Women age 15-49 who agreed to blood pressure measurement and whose blood pressure was measured.
  • Benin: 2011-B, 2011-C, 2011-W, 2011-W
  • Ghana: 2014-W, 2014-C, 2014-B, 2014-W
  • India: 2019-W, 2019-C, 2019-B