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HWWEIGHT (HW2)
Child's weight in kilograms

HWWEIGHT (HW2) is a 4-digit variable with 1 implied decimal place.

Codes

9994 = Not present
9995 = Refused
9996 = Other
9997 = Weight out of range
9998 = Missing
9999 = NIU (not in universe)

Description

For surviving children born in the three to five years before the survey, HWWEIGHT (HW2) reports the child's weight as measured by DHS personnel. HWWEIGHT values are reported in tenths of a kilogram, to preserve one kilogram decimal place without requiring the use of a decimal point. Dividing the HWWEIGHT value by 10 will yield the child's measured weight in kilograms.

Comparability

Apart from universe differences, HWWEIGHT (HW2) has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

HWWEIGHT (HW2) is included in the standard DHS assessment for all phases.

Universe

No universe descriptions are currently available.
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