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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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Material of the roof (JM2001A_ROOF)

Data file: JAM2001_PHC-H-H

Overview

Type: Discrete
Start: 164
End: 164
Width: 1
Range: -
Format: Numeric

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Literal question
<svar a="all" v="JM01A046"><span class="em">2.3 What is the main type of material used in constructing the roof?</span><br /><div class="i1">[] 1 Metal sheeting<br />[] 2 Shingle, wood<br />[] 3 Shingle, other<br />[] 4 Tile<br />[] 5 Concrete<br />[] 6 Other<br />[] 9 Not stated</div><br /></svar>
Categories
Value Category
1 Metal sheeting
2 Shingle, wood
3 Shingle, other
4 Tile
5 Concrete
6 Other
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 the main material of the roof of the dwelling.
Universe
Jamaica 2001: Private households [discrepancies: none]

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