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 area straightens teeth | X |
| 04 | Cannot get appointment | X |
| 05 | Thinks braces/band unattractive | X |
| 06 | Dentist/orthodontist advised to wait | X |
| 07 | Don't have time | X |
| 08 | Too much pain/discomfort involved | X |
| 09 | Presently wearing retainer/other device | X |
| 10 | Will start soon (waiting for appointment, etc) | X |
| 11 | Waiting until older or teeth come in | X |
| 12 | Waiting for other reason | X |
| 13 | Dentist/orthodontist doesn't feel 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 (small mouth, soft teeth) | X |
| 18 | Other reason | X |
| 99 | Unknown | X |
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Description
For persons age 5 to 24 who need orthodontic care but have not obtained it (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), ORTHNORM records the main reason why the person is not currently receiving care.
ORTHNORM is part of the Dental Health Supplement. Respondents could report up to three reasons for not receiving orthodontic care. 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
Weights
- 1974 : PERWEIGHT
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