Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
99
|
86
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X | X |
| 1 | Went on own for checkup/exam/cleaning | X | X |
| 2 | Called by dentist for checkup/exam/cleaning | X | X |
| 3 | Something wrong/bothering/hurting | X | X |
| 4 | Treat conditions found at prev checkup/exam | X | X |
| 5 | Other | X | X |
| 6 | CheckCheck/Adjust appliance/orthodontia | X | · |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | X | · |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X | · |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X | X |
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Description
For persons age 2 and older who reported visiting a dentist in the past 1-2 years, DENREASN reports the reason for the last visit.
This variable is periodically included as part of the Dental Health and Dental Care supplements. For related variables and more information about these supplements, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus, or see DENTINT.
Universe
- 1986: Persons age 2+ who have seen or talked to a dentist in the past 2 years.
- 1999: Sample persons age 2+ who have seen or talked to a dentist in the past 12 months.
Availability
- 1986, 1999
Survey Text
| 1999 |
| 1986 |
1999
Survey form
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AAU.135.010
FR: SHOW CARD A11
What was the MAIN REASON that you last went to the dentist?
Card A11What was the MAIN REASON that you last went to the dentist?
1. Went in on own for check-up, examination, or cleaning
2. Was called in by the dentist for check-up, examination, or cleaning
3. Something was wrong, bothering, or hurting you
4. Went for treatment of a condition that dentist discovered at earlier check-up or examination
5. Other
2. Was called in by the dentist for check-up, examination, or cleaning
3. Something was wrong, bothering, or hurting you
4. Went for treatment of a condition that dentist discovered at earlier check-up or examination
5. Other
ADENREAS
(1) Went in on own for checkup, examination, or cleaning (AAU.135.030)
(2) Was called in by the dentist for checkup, examination, or cleaning (AAU.135.030)
(3) Something was wrong, bothering, or hurting you (AAU.135.030)
(4) Went for treatment of a condition that dentist discovered at earlier checkup or examination (AAU.135.030)
(5) Other (AAU.135.011)
(7) Refused (AAU.135.030)
(9) Don't know (AAU.135.030)
(2) Was called in by the dentist for checkup, examination, or cleaning (AAU.135.030)
(3) Something was wrong, bothering, or hurting you (AAU.135.030)
(4) Went for treatment of a condition that dentist discovered at earlier checkup or examination (AAU.135.030)
(5) Other (AAU.135.011)
(7) Refused (AAU.135.030)
(9) Don't know (AAU.135.030)
AAU.135.011
FR: SPECIFY OTHER REASON FOR DENTAL VISIT. THIS SHOULD BE A REASON THAT IS NOT ON THE DENTAL REASON LIST.
AREASPEC
Dental reason: _______________
Survey form
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CAU.160.010
What was the main reason {S.C. name} last went to the dentist?
CDENREAS
(1) Went in on own for check-up/exam
(2) Called in by the dentist for check-up/exam/cleaning
(3) Something wrong/hurting/bothering {S.C. name}
(4) Treated for condition dentist discovered earlier
(5) Other
(6) Check/adjust appliance/orthdontia
(7) Refused
(9) DK
(2) Called in by the dentist for check-up/exam/cleaning
(3) Something wrong/hurting/bothering {S.C. name}
(4) Treated for condition dentist discovered earlier
(5) Other
(6) Check/adjust appliance/orthdontia
(7) Refused
(9) DK
1986
Survey form
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(Some people go to the dentist because they think they have a problem; other people go to the dentist for a check-up or to have their teeth cleaned. Sometimes when people go for a check-up the dentist discovers a problem that needs to be treated.)
5. What was the MAIN REASON -- last went to the dentist?
Do not read answer categories, circle the ONE main reason.
1 [] Went in on own for check-up, examination or cleaning.
2 [] Was called in by the dentist for check-up, examination or cleaning.
3 [] Something was wrong, bothering or hurting --
4 [] Went for treatment of a condition that dentist discovered at earlier check-up or examination.
8 [] Other (Specify) ____
9 [] Don't know ____
2 [] Was called in by the dentist for check-up, examination or cleaning.
3 [] Something was wrong, bothering or hurting --
4 [] Went for treatment of a condition that dentist discovered at earlier check-up or examination.
8 [] Other (Specify) ____
9 [] Don't know ____
Weights
- 1986 : PERWEIGHT
- 1999 : SAMPWEIGHT