Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
99
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | At birth | X |
| 2 | Less than 3 years old | X |
| 3 | 3+ but LT 19 years old | X |
| 4 | 19+ but LT 45 years old | X |
| 5 | 45+ but LT 65 years old | X |
| 6 | 65+ years old | X |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | X |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | · |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | · |
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Description
For sample adults who are deaf in their left ear, HEARLAGE indicates the age when the sample person began to have hearing loss in their left ear.
This variable is part of the Sample Adult Conditions, which provides information on a wide range of specific health conditions. For related variables and more information about this supplement, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
Universe
- 1999: Sample adults age 18+ who are deaf in left ear.
Availability
- 1999
Survey Text
| 1999 |
1999
Survey form
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ACN.420.020
How old were you when you began to have hearing loss in your LEFT ear?
HEARLAGE
(1) At birth
(2) Less than 3 years old
(3) Over 3 but less than 19 years old
(4) 19 and over but less than 45 years old
(5) 45 and over but less than 65 years old
(6) 65 and over
(7) Refused
(9) Don't know
(2) Less than 3 years old
(3) Over 3 but less than 19 years old
(4) 19 and over but less than 45 years old
(5) 45 and over but less than 65 years old
(6) 65 and over
(7) Refused
(9) Don't know
Weights
- 1999 : SAMPWEIGHT