APHRC/Climate_and_Health

Iganga Mayuge Health and Demographic Surveillance Site (IMHDSS)

This document provides an overview of a verbal autopsy dataset linked with climate data collected at the Iganga Mayuge Health and Demographic Surveillance Site (IMHDSS). The dataset covers the period from January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2022 and includes information on deaths among site residents. Causes of death were classified using the Inter-VA classification algorithm.

Overview

The dataset is a random 10% sample of the complete data collected through verbal autopsies. Verbal autopsies involve interviews with surviving relatives or caregivers to gather details about the circumstances surrounding each death.

Key Dataset Details

Aspect	Description
Data Link	IMHDSS Verbal Autopsy Data
Time Period Covered	January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2022
Population	Residents within the Iganga Mayuge Health and Demographic Surveillance Site
Cause of Death Classification	Inter-VA classification algorithm
Method of Data Collection	Verbal autopsy interviews with surviving relatives or caregivers
Sample Size	Random 10% sample of the entire dataset
Full Dataset Access	For access to the complete dataset, please follow the data link provided above.

Mode of Data Collection

The verbal autopsy method was employed to collect detailed accounts of the events and circumstances leading to each death. Trained interviewers conducted the process by engaging with surviving family members or caregivers to obtain accurate and comprehensive information.

Access to Complete Dataset

This Markdown document describes a sample of the larger dataset. If you require access to the complete dataset or additional information, please visit the APHRc Microdata Portal.

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Note: This document summarizes the key aspects of the dataset and serves as a quick reference guide. For more detailed methodology, data structure, and analysis guidelines, consult the full dataset documentation available via the provided link.