TSTSMDOCWHN
Last time talked to doctor about difficulty in taste and smell
Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
21
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|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | Within the past year (anytime less than 12 months ago) | X |
| 2 | Within the past 2 years (1 year but less than 2 years ago) | X |
| 3 | Within the past 3 years (2 years but less than 3 years ago) | X |
| 4 | Within the past 5 years (3 years but less than 5 years ago) | X |
| 5 | Within the past 10 years (5 years but less than 10 year ago) | X |
| 6 | 10 years ago or more | X |
| 7 | Unknown - Refused | · |
| 8 | Unknown - Not Ascertained | · |
| 9 | Unknown - Don't Know | X |
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Description
For sample adults 18+ who discussed problems with or changes in ability to taste or smell with a doctor or health professional (TSTSMDOC), TSTSMDOCWHN indicates how long since the last time they spoke to a doctor or health professional about their problems with their ability to taste and smell.
TSTSMDOCWHN is one of several questions sponsored by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) to gather information on smell and taste disorders in adults. For more information and a complete list of these variables, see the description for TSTSMDOC.
Universe
- 2021: Sample adults 18+ who discussed problems with or changes in ability to taste or smell with a doctor or health professional (TSTSMDOC)
Availability
- 2021
Weights
- 2021 : SAMPWEIGHT
NHIS Sources
| Variable | Year | Supplement |
|---|---|---|
| TSTSMLAST_A | 2021 | Sample adult questionnaire |