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MLPREWATER
(MLPREWATER)
Way to avoid getting malaria: Remove standing water
Codes and Frequencies
Description
MLPREWATER indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported removing standing water as a way to avoid malaria.
Comparability — Index
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Comparability
MLPREWATER has some differences in question wording that may affect comparability. See country-specific comparability for more information.
Comparability - Standard DHS
MLPREWATER is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Comparability — Madagascar [top]
The 2021 Madagascar survey words this category as "cover standing water."
Universe
- Ghana 2016: All women age 15-49.
- Madagascar 2021: All women age 15-49.
- Tanzania 2015: All women age 15-49.
