Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
74
|
|---|---|---|
| 00 | NIU | X |
| 01 | Doesn't know who to go to | X |
| 02 | Costs too much | X |
| 03 | No one in this area straightens teeth | X |
| 04 | Cannot get appointment | X |
| 05 | Thinks braces/band unattractive | X |
| 06 | Dentist or orthodontist advised waiting | X |
| 07 | Don't have time | X |
| 08 | Too much pain and discomfort involved | X |
| 09 | Presently wearing retainer or other device | X |
| 10 | Will start soon (waiting for appointment, etc) | X |
| 11 | Waiting until older or until teeth come in | X |
| 12 | Waiting to other reason | X |
| 13 | Dentist/orthodontist advises not needed | X |
| 14 | Parent or child doesn't feel needed | X |
| 15 | Don't believe in it | X |
| 16 | Difficulty getting to orthodontist | X |
| 17 | Technical problems (mouth small, teeth soft) | X |
| 18 | Other reason | X |
| 99 | Unknown | X |
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Description
For persons age 5 to 24 who need orthodontic care (including persons who think they need to have their teeth straightened or who have been told by a dentist that they need to have their teeth straightened) but have not obtained it, ORTHNOR1 records the first reason why the person is not currently receiving care.
ORTHNOR1 is part of the Dental Health Supplement. Respondents could report up to three reasons for not receiving orthodontic care; ORTHNORM records the main reason. For related variables and more information about this supplement, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus, or see ORTHEVER.
Universe
- 1974: Persons age 5 to 24 who have never had their teeth straightened or had bands on their teeth, and who think teeth need to be straightened or who have ever been told by a dentist or orthodontist that teeth need to be straightened.
Availability
- 1974
Survey Text
| 1974 |
11a. Is there anyone in the family who has lost ALL of his teeth?
[] N (12)
b. Who is this? Anyone else? ____
For each person with "No teeth," ask:
c. Does -- have false teeth?
[] N (NP)
f. Does -- usually wear
the lower
both plate(s)]
when not eating?
[] N
g. Does -- need new false teeth?
[] N
h. Do the ones he has need refitting?
[] N
Weights
- 1974 : PERWEIGHT