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Description
For sample adults who are of Hispanic origin, LANGSPOKR is a recoded that reports the language spoken by the respondent (Spanish and/or English) and the language used in the interview.
Comparability
Changes in survey design (e.g., quarters in which the supplement was collected) may affect raw frequencies, but do not affect comparability of the variable. As always, data users should use the prescribed IPUMS NHIS weights.
Universe
1987: Sample persons age 18+ who are of Hispanic origin.
1992: Sample persons age 18+ in quarters 1 and 2 and in 2 weeks of quarter 3 who are of Hispanic origin.
