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HWMWEIGHT

(HB2)
Weight in kilograms (male household members)
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HWMWEIGHT (HB2) is a 4-digit numeric variable with 1 implied decimal place that represents the weight of male household members in kilograms, except for the following codes:

Codes

9994 = Not present
9995 = Refused
9996 = Other
9998 = Missing
9999 = NIU (not in universe)

Description

HWMWEIGHT (HB2) reports the weight of adult male household members, as measured by DHS personnel. There is one implied decimal place in the weight. Dividing HWMWEIGHT by 10 will yield the man's measured weight in kilograms.

Comparability

Apart from universe differences, HWMWEIGHT (HB2) has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

HWMWEIGHT (HB2) is a standard variable in the DHS for Phase V forward.

Universe

No universe descriptions are currently available.
  • Bangladesh: 2011-H
  • Ethiopia: 2011-H, 2016-H
  • Ghana: 2014-H
  • India: 2005-H, 2015-H, 2019-H
  • Lesotho: 2009-H, 2014-H
  • Liberia: 2013-H
  • Namibia: 2013-H
  • Nepal: 2016-H
  • Rwanda: 2010-H, 2014-H
  • Sao Tome: 2008-H
  • Senegal: 2010-H
  • Sierra Leone: 2013-H, 2019-H
  • South Africa: 2016-H
  • Uganda: 2006-H, 2011-H, 2016-H
  • Zimbabwe: 2010-H, 2015-H