Literal question
VIII. Women with status of married, divorced, widowed
[Questions 39-46 were asked of women who indicated being married, divorced, or widowed, as per question 5.]
42. Number of children born alive
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Interviewer instructions
F. Block VIII. Women who are married, divorced, or widowed
Question 42: Total number of children ever born alive
Fill in total number of children ever born alive in the provided space. Fill in box number 104-105 for boys, and fill in box number 106-107 for girls.
Children ever born are any children who at the time of their births showed any signs of life, even if momentarily, such as heart beat, breathing, crying, or other signs of life. Children who at the time of their birth did not show any signs of life are called stillbirths.