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ORSCOST (ORSCOST)
Cost of ORS packet
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ORSCOST is a 4-digit numeric variable.

Codes

0 = Free
9997 = Don't know
9998 = Missing
9999 = NIU (not in universe)

Description

ORSCOST is a 4-digit numeric variable that reports the cost of an ORS packet, or what the respondent believes an ORS packet costs.

Comparability

Along with universe differences, ORSCOST responses are reported in the differing currencies of the survey countries (see below).

Comparability - Standard DHS

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

Universe

  • Sri Lanka 1987: Ever-married women age 15-49 who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey and have ever given ORS to their children.
  • Sudan 1989: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have heard of ORS.
  • Tunisia 1988: Ever-married women age 15-49 who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey and have heard of ORS.
  • Yemen 1991: Ever-married women age 15-54 who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey and have heard of ORS.
  • Sri Lanka: 1987-W, 1987-C, 1987-B
  • Sudan: 1989-W, 1989-C, 1989-B
  • Tunisia: 1988-W, 1988-C, 1988-B
  • Yemen: 1991-W, 1991-C, 1991-B