Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
71
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | None | X |
| 1 | 1 visit | X |
| 2 | 2 visits | X |
| 3 | 3 visits | X |
| 4 | 4 visits | X |
| 5 | 5 visits | · |
| 6 | 6 visits | · |
| 7 | 7 visits | X |
| 8 | 8 visits | · |
| 9 | 9 visits | · |
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Description
For all persons, DENTEXAM reports the number of visits in the past two weeks for a dental exam or x-ray.
This variable was asked as part of the Dental Care supplement. Beginning in 1983, information on visits for examinations and x-rays is reported separately in DENTEXAM2 and DENTXRAY. For related variables or more information about this supplement, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus or see DEN2WNO.
Universe
- 1971: All persons.
Availability
- 1971
Survey Text
| 1971 |
8a. During the past 2 weeks, did anyone in the family, (that is you, your --, etc.) go to a dentist?
[] N (10)
b. Who was this? -- Mark "Dental visit," box in person's column. ____
c. During the past 2 weeks, did anyone else in the family go to a dentist?
[] N
If "Dental visit," ask:
d. During the past 2 weeks, how many times did -- go to dentist?
For each dental visit, ask:
9a. What did -- have done (the last time, the time before, etc.)? (Mark all that apply for each visit)
[Columns 1-3 for different people omitted here]
[] Exam. (X-ray)
[] Fillings
[] Extractions or other surgery
[] Straightening (Orthodontia)
[] Treatment for gums
[] Denture work
[] Other (Describe) ________
b. Anything else?
[] Exam. (X-ray)
[] Fillings
[] Extractions or other surgery
[] Straightening (Orthodontia)
[] Treatment for gums
[] Denture work
[] Other (Describe) ________
Weights
- 1971 : PERWEIGHT