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Description
For persons aged 17 and under who had not lost all of their teeth in 1986, persons aged 2 to 17 in 1989, and sample persons aged 2 to 17 in 1998, MWASHFLORS reports if the person participated in a fluoride mouthrinse program at school.
Comparability
Changes in universe may affect comparability of the variable. As always, data users should use the prescribed IPUMS NHIS weights.
Universe
1986: Persons age 17 and under who have not lost all their teeth.
