WAISTCM is a 5-digit numeric variable with 1 implied decimal place.

99995 = Refused
99996 = Other
99998 = Missing
99999 = NIU (not in universe)

Description

WAISTCM reports, in centimeters, the circumference of the woman's waist. There is one implied decimal place in the waist circumference values. Dividing WAISTCM by 10 will yield the measured circumference in centimeters.

Comparability

WAISTCM has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

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

Universe