3. Predominant material and condition of the dwelling
A. Principal walls
State of preservation
[] 1 Good
[] 2 Acceptable
[] 3 Poor
Categories
Value
Category
0
NIU (not in universe)
1
Good condition
2
Acceptable
3
Poor condition
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.
Interviewer instructions
A. Main Walls
State of Repair
[p. 26]
1) Good: If, upon sight, there are no apparent defects
2) Acceptable: When there are defects, but they do not affect the strength (water stains, superficial cracks, etc.).
3) Bad: When there are deep cracks, the walls are not plumb, with holes, or eaten away at the base.
Description
Definition
This variable indicates the condition of the walls of the dwelling (as good, acceptable, poor.)