DOBCMC_NP is a 4-digit variable.

9998 = Missing
9999 = NIU (not in universe)

Description

Like DOBCMC, DOBCMC_NP reports the century month code (CMC) for the woman's date of birth. However, DOBCMC_NP is country-specific to Nepal, as the data are recorded using the Nepali calendar. For most other countries, the CMC data for the woman's date of birth are recorded using the Gregorian calendar. The Nepali calendar is roughly 57 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar.

For detailed information on the calculation and interpretation of CMC codes, see DOBCMC (V011).

Comparability

Apart from universe differences, DOBCMC_NP is comparable across Nepali samples.

Comparability - Standard DHS

While a standard recode variable reporting the CMC of the woman's date of birth is included in every phase of the DHS data, DOBCMC_NP is country-specific to Nepal.

Universe