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Most IPUMS data transformations are performed using variable harmonization tables that specify how each value in the source data is recoded. Some variables also require programming logic in addition to the harmonization table. The harmonization documents for this variable are:
- Harmonization table
- Supplemental programming
- Instructions for interpreting harmonization documents
class Lastbdead : public Editor {
public:
Lastbdead(VarPointer varInfo) : Editor(varInfo) {}
void edit() {
long a = getRecoded();
switch (dataSet) {
case dataset_id::vn1999a: {
if (VN1999A_0442() < 8 && VN1999A_0443() < 8)
a = VN1999A_0442() + VN1999A_0443();
if (VN1999A_0442() == 8 || VN1999A_0443() == 8)
a = 8;
if (VN1999A_0442() == 9 || VN1999A_0443() == 9)
a = 9;
} break;
}
setData(a);
}
};
Description
LASTBDEAD indicates the number of children from a woman's last birth occurrence who are no longer living. Stillbirths are not counted.
Comparability — General
There are no comparability issues. See LASTBDEADM and LASTBDEADF for number of dead males and females from last birth for Vietnam 1999.
Universe
- Vietnam 1989: Females age 15 to 49 with children ever born
- Vietnam 1999: Females age 15 to 49 with children ever born
Availability
- Vietnam: 1989, 1999
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