Variable mn11 : Weight at birth (Kilograms)

Overview

Type: Continuous
Format: numeric
Width: 8
Decimal(s): 2
Range: 1.20000004768372-9.9980001449585

Valid case(s): 818
Invalid: 8653
Minimum: 1.2
Maximum: 10
Mean: 3.1
Standard deviation: 0.7

File: wm

Universe

Women aged 15-49 who gave birth to a child in the 2 years preceding the survey

Source of information

The eligible woman selected for interview

Literal question

How many grams did [NAME] weigh at birth?

Interviewer instructions

Record the birthweight in kilograms. If the weight is 'From card' or is recorded on another written document (such as a vaccination card, antenatal card or birth certificate), record '1'
If there is no card, and the mother cannot remember the exact weight, record her best estimate.