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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 Mig1_p_cm : public Editor {
public:
Mig1_p_cm(VarPointer varInfo) : Editor(varInfo) {}
void edit() {
long a = getRecoded();
switch (dataSet) {
case dataset_id::cm1976a: {
if (CM1976A_0412() == 99999)
a = GEO1_CM(0);
} break;
case dataset_id::cm1987a: {
if (CM1987A_0408() == 0)
a = GEO1_CM(0);
} break;
}
setData(a);
}
};
Description
MIG1_P_CM indicates the person's previous province of residence within Cameroon.
Click on the Source Variables tab for information on place of residence for each sample year. Source variables may contain more geographic unit detail but are not suitable for cross-temporal comparison.
Comparability — General
Where boundaries changed over time, units were harmonized to create units with boundaries that remain stable over time.
Boundary changes:
- In 1983 Centre-Sud split into two provinces - Centre and Sud.
- In 1983 Nord split into three provinces - Nord, Adamoua, and Extrême Nord.
The universe differs slightly between samples. The 1976 sample includes all persons, the 1987 sample includes persons in private households, and the 2005 sample includes residents of the household.
For the previous country of residence of international migrants, see MIGCTRYP (Country of previous residence).
Universe
- Cameroon 1976: All persons
- Cameroon 1987: Persons in private households
- Cameroon 2005: Household residents
Availability
- Cameroon: 1976, 1987, 2005
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