Table 1 Principal components for construction of the family wealth index (FWI)
Family wealth index | Housing characteristics | Transportation tools | Family belongings |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Most poor | Bamboo walls and sheet iron roofs | None | None or chickens |
2 Mid low | Wood walls and sheet iron roofs | Bicycles | Pigs or goats |
3 Middle | Brick walls, wood girders and terracotta roofs | Motorcycles | Cattle or horses |
4 Mid high | Brick concrete walls and terracotta roofs | Tractors | TV sets or refrigerators |
5 Least poor | Steel and concrete | Cars | Shops |