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2010 Population and Housing Census - IPUMS Subset

Ghana, 2010
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GHA_2010_PHC_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS
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Ghana Statistical Service, IPUMS
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Main source of lighting (GH2010A_LIGHT)

Data file: GHA2010_PHC-H-H

Overview

Type: Discrete
Start: 231
End: 232
Width: 2
Range: -
Format: Numeric

Questions and instructions

Literal question
[H08- H12 and H13a were asked of all non-vacant households.]</p>

<p>H08. Lighting.
<br />What is the main source of lighting for your dwelling?</p>
<div class="i1">[] 01 Electricity (mains)<br />[] 02 Electricity (private generator)<br />[] 03 Kerosene lamp<br />[] 04 Gas lamp<br />[] 05 Solar energy <br />[] 06 Candle<br />[] 07 Flashlight/torch<br />[] 08 Firewood<br />[] 09 Crop residue<br />[] 10 Other (specify) ____</div>
Categories
Value Category
01 Electricity (mains)
02 Electricity (private generator)
03 Kerosene lamp
04 Gas lamp
05 Solar energy
06 Candle
07 Flashlight, torch
08 Firewood
09 Crop residue
10 Other
99 NIU (not in universe)
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.

Description

Definition
This variable indicates the main source of lighting of the household.
Universe
Ghana 2010: Occupied private households [discrepancies: none]

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