Data Cart

Your data extract

0 variables
0 samples
View Cart
VADADULT (VADADULT)
Level of adult's vitamin A deficiency (blood test)
Return to Illness variables list

Codes and Frequencies



Can't find the category you are looking for? Try the Detailed codes

Description

VADADULT reports the level of the respondent's vitamin A deficiency (none, mild/marginal, moderate, or severe), according to the results of a blood test administered during the survey.

Comparability

VADADULT has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

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

Universe

  • Uganda 2001: Women age 15-49 who were tested for vitamin A deficiency.
  • Uganda 2006: Women age 15-49 who were tested for vitamin A deficiency.
  • Uganda: 2001-W, 2001-C, 2001-B, 2001-W, 2006-W, 2006-C, 2006-B, 2006-W