Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS3) 2006
Third Round

Ghana, 2006

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GHA-GSS-MICS3-2006-v1.1

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Ghana Statistical Service (GSS)

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Salt iodization test outcome (Si1)

Data file: Household

Overview

Valid: 5939

Invalid: 0

Minimum: 1

Maximum: 9

Type: Continuous

Decimal: 0

Start: 219

End: 219

Width: 1

Range: 1 - 9

Format: Numeric

Questions and instructions

Question pretext

SI1. We would like to check whether the salt used in your household is iodized

Literal question

SI1. We would like to check whether the salt used in your household is iodized

Categories

Value	Category	Cases
1	Not iodized 0 ppm (no colour)	2554	43%
2	Less than 15 ppm (weak colour)	1223	20.6%
3	15 ppm or more (strong colour)	1705	28.7%
4	No salt in home	413	7%
5	Salt not tested	30	0.5%
9	Missing	14	0.2%

Warning: these figures indicate the number of cases found in the data file. They cannot be interpreted as summary statistics of the population of interest.

Question post text

SI1.May I see a sample of the salt used to cook the main meal eaten by members of your household last night?

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