Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
Code | Label |
90
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85
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00 | NIU | X | X |
01 | Doesn't ride in car | X | X |
10 | All or most of the time | X | X |
20 | Some of the time | X | X |
30 | Once in a while | X | X |
40 | Never | X | X |
97 | Unknown-refused | X | · |
99 | Unknown-don't know | X | X |
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Description
For sample persons age 18 and over, SBELT reports how often the person wore a seatbelt when riding in a car.
SBELT was first asked of adults in the 1985 Supplement which covered general health habits and preventive behaviors, including awareness of injury prevention. For related variables and more information about this supplement, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
Universe
- 1985; ih1990: Sample persons age 18+.
Availability
- 1985, 1990
Weights
- 1985, 1990 : SAMPWEIGHT

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