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National Population Health Survey - Synthetic Files

These files contain synthethic data corresponding to the master files

It is extremenly important to note that these synthethic files do not contain real data and should never be used for analytical purposes. Their only purpose is to assist users to develop and test the computer programs that are to be submitted by remote job submission.

Please note that the remote job submission process is not part of theDLI and all users wishing to access this service must do so directly through the client services area of Health Division.

Cycle 7 - Synthetic Files 2006 - 2007 (zip) Restricted Link
Cycle 7 - Description of files
(pdf)
Cycle 6 - Synthetic Files 2004 - 2005
(zip) Restricted Link
Cycle 6 - Description of files
(pdf)
Cycle 5 - Synthetic Files 2002 - 2003
(zip) Restricted Link
Cycle 5 - Description of files
(pdf)
Cycle 4 - Synthetic Files 2000 - 2001
(zip) Restricted Link
Cycle 4 - Description of files
(pdf)
Cycle 3 - Synthetic Files 1998 - 1999
(zip) Restricted Link
Cycle 3 - Description of files
(pdf)
Cycle 2 - Synthetic Files 1996 - 1997
(zip) Restricted Link
Cycle 2 - Description of files
(pdf)
Cycle 1 - Synthetic Files 1994 - 1995
(zip) Restricted Link

Cycle 1 - Description of files (ascii)