North Korea Nutrition Survey 1998
General Info
Original or alternative title
Nutrition Survey of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Coverage type
Country
Time period covered
September, 1998 - October, 1998
Data type
Survey:
Household - Interview - Urban-rural representative
Summary
The purpose of this survey was to gather information on the nutritional status of children ages 6-84 months, to provide reference for the evaluation of future programs. The data were collected with a questionnaire. Interviewers recorded height, weight, sex, age, and signs of oedema. The sample size was 3,600 households. The sample was based on 130 counties. 82 counties were excluded because access was not granted.
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Contributors
Suggested citation
European Commission (EC), European Union (EU), Government of North Korea, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), World Food Programme (WFP). North Korea Nutrition Survey 1998.