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Birth weight measurement [message #504]

Fri, 31 May 2013 08:18

gmanthalu
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Registered: April 2013
Location: Malawi

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Hi,

I am using 2004 and 2010 DHS data for Malawi. My analysis involves the birth weight variable, m19. I understand that birth weight is measured in grams because the variable description says " birth weight (kilos - 3 dec.)". I have values like 200, 300,1100, 2840,6600, 7000, 8000, 9200. My question is: Can birth weight be as low as 200g, 300g or as high as 7000g, 8000g, or 9200g?

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		Birth weight measurement By: gmanthalu on Fri, 31 May 2013 08:18
		Re: Birth weight measurement By: Sarah B on Thu, 20 June 2013 03:57
		Re: Birth weight measurement By: gmanthalu on Mon, 24 June 2013 06:28

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