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Background characteristics of surveyed mothers of and children aged 12–23 months
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | ||
| Urban | 898 | 15% |
| Rural | 5227 | 85% |
| Total | 6125 | 100% |
| Sex of child | ||
| Female | 2642 | 43% |
| Male` | 3462` | 57% |
| Missing data | 21 | 0% |
| Total | 6125 | 100% |
| Education of mothers | ||
| None | 5202 | 85% |
| Some school (years unknown) | 170 | 3% |
| Primary | 360 | 6% |
| Secondary | 331 | 5% |
| Higher | 62 | 1% |
| Total | 6125 | 100% |
