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MLSPREDDRWAT

(MLSPREDDRWAT)
Malaria spread by: Drinking dirty water
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Description

MLSPREDDRWAT indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported drinking dirty water as a way to get malaria.

Comparability

MLSPREDDRWAT has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

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

Universe

  • Guinea 1999: Women age 15-49 who have heard of malaria.
  • Guinea: 1999-W, 1999-C, 1999-B