Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
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83
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71
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| 00 | None | X | X |
| 01 | 1 | X | X |
| 02 | 2 | X | X |
| 03 | 3 | X | X |
| 04 | 4 | X | X |
| 05 | 5 | X | X |
| 06 | 6 | X | · |
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| 09 | 9 | · | · |
| 10 | 10 | X | X |
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| 24 | 24 | · | · |
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83
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71
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| 49 | 49 | · | · |
| Code | Label |
83
|
71
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| 50 | 50 | · | · |
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| 71 | 71 | · | · |
| 72 | 72 | · | · |
| 73 | 73 | · | · |
| 74 | 74 | · | · |
| Code | Label |
83
|
71
|
| 75 | 75 | · | · |
| 76 | 76 | · | · |
| 77 | 77 | · | · |
| 78 | 78 | · | · |
| 79 | 79 | · | · |
| 80 | 80 | · | · |
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| 83 | 83 | · | · |
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| 91 | 91 | · | · |
| 92 | 92 | · | · |
| 93 | 93 | · | · |
| 94 | 94 | · | · |
| 95 | 95+ | · | · |
| 96 | NIU | X | · |
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Description
For persons who had at least one dental visit in the past two weeks, DENTUNK reports the number of visits in the past two weeks to have an unknown type of procedure.
This variable is available periodically since 1971 as part of the Dental Care supplement. 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.
- 1983: All persons with 1+ dental visits in the past 2 weeks.
Availability
- 1971, 1983
Survey Text
| 1983 |
| 1971 |
1983
Survey form
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Complete a separate column for each 2-week dental visit.
2a. (Earlier I was told -- went to the dentist during the 2 week period beginning Monday, (date) and ending Sunday, (date).)
{Now I am going to read a list of dental services.}
When -- went to the dentist ([the last time/the time before that]) did -- have:
A. An x-ray taken?
B. A tooth filled?
C. A tooth pulled?
D. Any other oral surgery?
E. A fluoride treatment?
F. Teeth cleaned?
G. Teeth straightened, that is, orthodontia?
H. Treatment for gums?
I. Work done on a complete denture?
J. Work done on a partial denture?
K. Work done on a bridge?
L. Work done on a crown or cap?
M. Work done on a root canal?
N. An examination?
O. Something else done?
[the brackets represents 1,2,3 visits for each procedure]
2a. (Earlier I was told -- went to the dentist during the 2 week period beginning Monday, (date) and ending Sunday, (date).)
{Now I am going to read a list of dental services.}
When -- went to the dentist ([the last time/the time before that]) did -- have:
A. An x-ray taken?
B. A tooth filled?
C. A tooth pulled?
D. Any other oral surgery?
E. A fluoride treatment?
F. Teeth cleaned?
G. Teeth straightened, that is, orthodontia?
H. Treatment for gums?
I. Work done on a complete denture?
J. Work done on a partial denture?
K. Work done on a bridge?
L. Work done on a crown or cap?
M. Work done on a root canal?
N. An examination?
O. Something else done?
[the brackets represents 1,2,3 visits for each procedure]
A. [] [] [] X ray
B. [] [] [] Filled
C. [] [] [] Pulled
D. [] [] [] Oral surgery
E. [] [] [] Fluoride
F. [] [] [] Cleaned
G. [] [] [] Straightened
H. [] [] [] Gums
I. [] [] [] Complete denture
J. [] [] [] Partial denture
K. [] [] [] Bridge
L. [] [] [] Crown or cap
M. [] [] [] Root canal
N. [] [] [] Examination
O. [] [] [] (Specify, then reask O)
B. [] [] [] Filled
C. [] [] [] Pulled
D. [] [] [] Oral surgery
E. [] [] [] Fluoride
F. [] [] [] Cleaned
G. [] [] [] Straightened
H. [] [] [] Gums
I. [] [] [] Complete denture
J. [] [] [] Partial denture
K. [] [] [] Bridge
L. [] [] [] Crown or cap
M. [] [] [] Root canal
N. [] [] [] Examination
O. [] [] [] (Specify, then reask O)
Visit 1 ____
Visit 2 ____
Visit 3 ____
Visit 2 ____
Visit 3 ____
1971
Survey form
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8a. During the past 2 weeks, did anyone in the family, (that is you, your --, etc.) go to a dentist?
[] Y (8b and c)
[] N (10)
[] N (10)
b. Who was this? -- Mark "Dental visit," box in person's column. ____
[] Dental visit
c. During the past 2 weeks, did anyone else in the family go to a dentist?
[] Y (Reask 8b and c)
[] N
[] N
If "Dental visit," ask:
d. During the past 2 weeks, how many times did -- go to dentist?
No. of dental visits ____ (NP)
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]
[] Cleaning teeth
[] Exam. (X-ray)
[] Fillings
[] Extractions or other surgery
[] Straightening (Orthodontia)
[] Treatment for gums
[] Denture work
[] Other (Describe) ________
[] Exam. (X-ray)
[] Fillings
[] Extractions or other surgery
[] Straightening (Orthodontia)
[] Treatment for gums
[] Denture work
[] Other (Describe) ________
b. Anything else?
[] Cleaning teeth
[] Exam. (X-ray)
[] Fillings
[] Extractions or other surgery
[] Straightening (Orthodontia)
[] Treatment for gums
[] Denture work
[] Other (Describe) ________
[] Exam. (X-ray)
[] Fillings
[] Extractions or other surgery
[] Straightening (Orthodontia)
[] Treatment for gums
[] Denture work
[] Other (Describe) ________
Weights
- 1971, 1983 : PERWEIGHT