Population Census 2001, Jamaica - IPUMS Subset

Jamaica, 2001

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JAM_2001_PHC_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS

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Statistical Institute of Jamaica, IPUMS

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Source of lighting (JM2001A_LIGHTING)

Data file: JAM2001_PHC-H-H

Overview

Type: Discrete

Start: 179

End: 179

Width: 1

Range: -

Format: Numeric

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Literal question

<svar a="all" v="JM01A058"><span class="em">3.12 What is the main source for lighting?</span><br /><div class="i1">[] 1 Electricity<br />[] 2 Kerosene<br />[] 3 Other<br />[] 9 Not stated</div><br /></svar>

Categories

Value	Category
1	Electricity
2	Kerosene
3	Other
4	No lighting
8	Unknown
9	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 what source of lighting was used for the dwelling.

Universe

Jamaica 2001: Private households [discrepancies: none]

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