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Table 2 Sub-categorization for DHS variables

From: Geographical distribution of typhoid risk factors in low and middle income countries

Category

HV201: source of drinking water

HV205: toilet facility types

1

Tubewell or borehole

Ventilated improved pit latrine

2

Protected well/spring, public covered well

Piped/septic sewer system, modern flush toilet

3

Unprotected well/spring, (public) open well

Pit latrine (covered: washable slab), composting

4

Well, spring, public well, hand pump

Pit latrine with non-washable slab/uncovered

5

Well in residence/yard/plot

Hanging latrine, drop/overhang

6

Piped water sources

Flush to others

7

Public/private tap water

Public/shared toilet, outside dwelling

8

Cart, buy from a car/vendor, tanker truck

Bucket, without cement sink, traditional toilet

9

Rain water

No facility, borehole, nature

10

Surface water

Others

11

Bottled (sachet) water

 

12

Dam/river/lake/pond

 

13

Others

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