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 | · |
5 | 5 visits | X |
6 | 6 visits | · |
7 | 7 visits | · |
8 | 8 visits | · |
9 | 9 visits | · |
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Description
For all persons, DENTEXTR reports the number of visits in the past two weeks for a tooth extraction. In quarters 1 and 2 of 1971, DENTEXTR also includes visits for other oral surgery.
This variable was included as part of the Dental Care supplement. Information on visits for extractions is available in 1983 in DENTPULL; DENTSURG reports the number of visits for other oral surgery in 1971 quarters 3-4 and 1983. 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