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WTPROGRAM
Weight control method: Joined weight loss program
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Description

For sample persons ages 18 and older who are trying to lose weight or maintaining their weight, WTPROGRAM reports if the person joined a weight loss program to control his or her weight. Please refer to the universe tab for changes in the universe between years.

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Comparability

Changes in survey design (e.g. quarter in which a question is asked) affect raw frequencies, but do not affect comparability of the variable. As always, data users should use the prescribed IHIS weights.

Universe

  • 1991: Sample persons age 18+ who are trying to lose weight or maintain their weight.
  • 1993: Half of sample persons age 18+ in quarters 3 and 4 (excluded from AIDS supplement) who are trying to lose weight or maintain their weight.
  • 1995: Half of sample persons age 18+ (excluded from AIDS supplement) who are trying to lose weight or maintain their weight.
  • 1998: Sample adults age 18+ who are trying to lose weight or maintain their weight or for whom it was unknown whether they are trying to lose weight.

Availability

  • 1991, 1993, 1995, 1998

Weights