Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2018
Iraq, 2018
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Salt iodization test outcome (SA1)
Data file: hh
Overview
Valid:
20214
Invalid:
307
Type:
Discrete
Decimal:
0
Start:
237
End:
237
Width:
1
Range:
1 - 9
Format:
Numeric
Questions and instructions
Literal question
We would like to check whether the salt used in your household is iodized. May I have a sample of the salt used to cook meals in your household?
Categories
| Value | Category | Cases | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SALT TESTED: 0 PPM (NO REACTION) | 7582 |
37.5%
|
| 2 | SALT TESTED: BELOW 15 PPM (BETWEEN 0 AND 15 PPM) | 5311 |
26.3%
|
| 3 | SALT TESTED: ABOVE 15 PPM (AT LEAST 15 PPM) | 7268 |
36%
|
| 4 | SALT NOT TESTED: NO SALT IN THE HOUSE | 30 |
0.1%
|
| 6 | SALT NOT TESTED: OTHER REASON | 7 |
0%
|
| 9 | NO RESPONSE | 16 |
0.1%
|
| Sysmiss | 307 |
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
Apply 2 drops of test solution, observe the darkest reaction within 30 seconds, compare to the colour chart and then record the response (1, 2 or 3) that corresponds to test outcome.