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LUNGDISDIAG (LUNGDISDIAG)
Woman ever diagnosed with lung disease
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Description

LUNGDISDIAG indicates whether the woman has ever been diagnosed with any lung disease or any chronic lung condition, such as asthma.

Comparability

Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, LUNGDISDIAG is largely comparable across samples.

Comparability - Standard DHS

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

Universe

  • Benin 2017: Women age 15-49 in households selected for the men's survey.
  • Cameroon 2018: All women age 15-49.
  • Madagascar 2021: Women age 15-49 in households selected for the men's survey.
  • Benin: 2017-W, 2017-C, 2017-B, 2017-W
  • Cameroon: 2018-W, 2018-C, 2018-B
  • Madagascar: 2021-W, 2021-C, 2021-B