An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
Code
Label
98
89
86
0
NIU
X
X
X
1
No
X
X
X
2
Yes
X
X
X
7
Unknown-refused
X
·
·
8
Unknown-not ascertained
X
·
·
9
Unknown-don't know
X
X
X
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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.
