Definition
DELUMBCHLORYN indicates whether, in response to a closed-ended question, the child's mother reported chlorhexidine was applied to the stump of the child's umbilical cord. Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic and disinfectant recommended by the World Health Organization for cord care.
The related variable DELUMBTRCHLOR indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the child's mother reported chlorhexidine was applied to the stump of the umbilical cord.