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Code5.13.01.01.hlthsurv
Indicator NameHealth surveys
Short definitionHealth surveys collect information on various aspects of health of populations, such as health expenditure, access, utilization, and outcomes.
Long definitionHealth surveys collect information on various aspects of health of populations, such as health expenditure, access, utilization, and outcomes. They typically include Demographic and Health Surveys, Core Welfare Indicator Questionnaire surveys, Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey, Integrated Surveys, Living Standard Measuring Surveys, Priority Surveys and other health related surveys. It is recommended that health surveys be conducted at least every 3 to 5 years.
SourceMicrodata library. Original source: Measure DHS - Demographic and Health Surveys
TopicStatistical Capacity Indicator (SCI)
Statistical concept and methodologyScores are 1, and 1/2 if a survey is conducted at least 3 times, or 2 times respectively in the last 10 years. For assessment it will be looked at 10 year interval starting the year before current, and the number of conducted health surveys counted.
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