MEASHEIGHT is a numeric variable with decimals.

998 = Missing
999 = NIU (Not in Universe)

Description

MEASHEIGHT records the height or length of the child in centimeters (cm). The measurement was taken during the interview. Children under age 2 were to be measured lying down (length) and older children were to be measured standing up (height). The related variable MEASHOW indicates the manner in which the child was measured.

Comparability

This variable is comparable across samples. However, some children have heights that may be unrealistically small or large.

Universe

Availability

This variable is not available for the currently selected unit of analysis.