Description

For sample persons age 18 and older in 1998, and, in 1995, sample persons who knew what stress was, STRESCUT reports whether, during the past 12 months, the person has taken any steps to control or reduce stress in his/her life.

Please refer to the "universe" tab for changes in the universe. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.

Comparability

Changes in the universe may affect raw frequencies, but do not affect comparability of the variable. As always, data users should use the prescribed IHIS weights.

Universe

Availability

• 1995, 1998

Weights

• 1998 : SAMPWEIGHT
• 1995 : SUPP2WT