Table 1 Variables and data sources involved in this study
From: Health, income and poverty: evidence from China’s rural household survey
Variable | Definition | Sources |
|---|---|---|
Poor households | The households with relatively difficult life. Their per capita net income is lower than the national poverty alleviation standard, and there are difficulties in eating and dressing, or their housing safety, basic medical care and compulsory education are not guaranteed. | Field investigation |
Causes of poverty | The causes of farmers’ poverty | Field investigation |
Per_GDP | The total income of rural households from various sources in the current year after deducting the expenses incurred | Field investigation |
AGE60 | Number of family members aged 60 and over | Field investigation |
WCP | The number of people who have the ability to work from 16 to 60 years old | Field investigation |
ND | The number of disabled family members | Field investigation |
N_NCDs | The number of chronic patients in family members | Field investigation |
N_CDs | The number of patients with infectious diseases in family members | Field investigation |
Elv | The elevation of the residence of the farmer’s house | Field investigation |