Housing features and amenities

53. Mortality

6.3.1- Features and amenities of the dwelling of an ordinary household
The questions about housing pertain to the characteristics and amenities of the household's dwelling, or of its primary dwelling, in the event that the household occupies several buildings for residential use. However, in regard to the number of rooms available or occupied by the household, all residential rooms located in the building or buildings occupied by the household for residential use are to be taken into account.

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For each question, circle the code that matches the correct answer. For questions involving numbers, legibly write the numbers declared by the head of household in the appropriate grids.

Note: Details must be provided when the "Other, specify" option is selected. In cases where the answer to a question is visible (Questions 39, 41, 42), do not ask the question.

6.3.2 Deaths in the household during the last 12 months
This question deals with residents of the household who have died during the last twelve months, regardless of the place of death or burial. For example: An individual who resided in Abidjan and who, while ill, was transferred to the village for treatment and died there, should not be taken into account as a member of the household in the village, but in his/her household in Abidjan.

The "deaths during the last 12 months" are a special component of the questionnaire, as it deals with a different type of data aimed at identifying household members who have died during the last twelve months.

A great deal of tact and patience is required, as these are painful events for members of the household. However, you must make every effort to ensure that the head of household informs you of all deaths recorded in his/her household during the last 12 months. You must also remember that the period of the last 12 months is calculated from the date of your visit to the household. Therefore, you must provide the correct time references to the head of household.

Ask the question: "Have there been any deaths in your household since November 1997 through today?"

Note: You must enter the deaths that have occurred in the household in the last 12 months prior to the date of your visit.

For example, if you were to visit a household on November 30, 1998, you would record the deaths during the last 12 months dating back to November 30, 1997. An interviewer visiting another household on November 21, 1998, would record the deaths dating back to November 21, 1997, etc.

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