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MLWEAKCHILDDIE
(MLWEAKCHILDDIE)Only weak children can die from malaria
Codes and Frequencies
Description
MLWEAKCHILDDIE indicates whether the female respondent believes that only weak children can die from malaria.
Comparability
Apart from universe differences, MLWEAKCHILDDIE has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
Prior to Phase 8, MLWEAKCHILDDIE is a country-specific variable not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire. In Phase 8, this variable has the standard name ML508.
Universe
- Burkina Faso 2021: All women age 15-49.
- Ghana 2022: All women age 15-49.
- Madagascar 2021: All women age 15-49.
- Nigeria 2018: All women age 15-49.
- Tanzania 2022: Women age 15-49 in households selected for the male interview.
