The 2010 LCMS collected data on the health status of all persons in Zambia. The health status of a household member directly affects the welfare of the household. Information on health consultations
made and health facilities visited was obtained from all persons who reported being ill two weeks prior to the survey in order to come up with indicators on incidence of illnesses, medication and health
consultations costs.
The following data were collected on the survey:
• Whether the individual had been sick or injured in the two-week period preceding the survey;
• The symptoms or illnesses the individual suffered from;
• Whether a person consulted health institution(s) or personnel for the illness or injury;
• The amount of money spent on medication and/or consultation;
• The source of medication and the amount spent;
• The type of personnel or institution that attended to the person during the period of illness or
injury;
• If a person was admitted at an institution and for how long;
• The mode of payment used to pay for services, and
• Whether a person was unable to carry out normal activities due to illness or injury.
| Cases: | 160157 |
| Variables: | 22 |