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Demographic and Health Surveys
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ORALCAVEXAM indicates whether the respondent has ever had an oral cavity exam.
Along with universe differences and differences in question wording, ORALCAVEXAM has differences that may influence comparability. See below.
Comparability - Standard DHS
ORALCAVEXAM is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.
The 2019 India survey asks if the female respondent has "ever undergone an oral cavity examination for oral cancer."
