Only for women 12 years or older
[Questions 30 and 31 were only asked of women aged 12 and older]

31. Of these, how many are currently alive?

Questions 30 and 31 are asked only of women 12 years of age and older.

Question 31: Sons and daughters currently living

31. Of these, how many are currently alive?

The "sons and daughters currently living" are those that are alive at the moment of the census, independently of whether or not they live in the same household as the mother, for reasons of work, study, marital status, or because they live outside of the country.

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Note the response in the space that corresponds to "total." If none of the children are still living, mark the response that corresponds to the option "none."

The total number of children currently alive can never be greater that the total number of children born live. If this condition is not meet, request the informer makes any clarifications necessary.