Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
71
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | None | X |
| 1 | 1 visit | X |
| 2 | 2 visits | X |
| 3 | 3 visits | X |
| 4 | 4 visits | · |
| 5 | 5 visits | X |
| 6 | 6 visits | · |
| 7 | 7 visits | · |
| 8 | 8 visits | · |
| 9 | 9 visits | · |
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Description
For all persons, DENTEXTR reports the number of visits in the past two weeks for a tooth extraction. In quarters 1 and 2 of 1971, DENTEXTR also includes visits for other oral surgery.
This variable was included as part of the Dental Care supplement. Information on visits for extractions is available in 1983 in DENTPULL; DENTSURG reports the number of visits for other oral surgery in 1971 quarters 3-4 and 1983. For related variables or more information about this supplement, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus or see DEN2WNO.
Universe
- 1971: All persons.
Availability
- 1971
Weights
- 1971 : PERWEIGHT
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