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Thailand - Kanchanaburi Health and Demographic Surveillance System

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General Info
Geography 
Thailand (THA)
Kanchanaburi
Coverage type 
Subnational
Time period covered 
07/2000 - present
Series or system 
Demographic Surveillance System (DSS)
Data type
Demographic surveillance:
  • GPS coordinates (GIS)
  • Household
  • Individual
  • Interview
  • Longitudinal
  • Verbal autopsy
Summary 

The Kanchanaburi Health and Demographic Surveillance System was established in 2000 and covers villages throughout the Kanchanaburi province in western Thailand. Data is collected annually from households and individuals (15 years and older). The surveillance system also utilizes a village questionnaire. The Kanchanaburi HDSS is a member of the INDEPTH network.

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GHDx Entry last modified on: Mar 7, 2022