Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
74
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|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | Never had hypertension | X |
| 2 | Now has hypertention | X |
| 3 | Had hypertension, no longer has | X |
| 9 | Unknown | X |
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Description
For sample person age 17 and over, HYPSTATUSR reports the hypertension status: never had hypertension, now has hypertension, or no longer has hypertension (had hypertension before). This is a recode variable.
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Universe
- 1974: Sample persons age 17+.
Availability
- 1974
Survey Text
| 1974 |
1974
Survey form
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1a. Have you EVER been told by a doctor that you had high blood pressure?
1 [] Y (1c)
2 [] N
2 [] N
b. Another name for high blood pressure is hypertension. Have you EVER been told by a doctor that you had hypertension?
1 [] Y
2 [] N (10)
2 [] N (10)
If "All the time" in 7a, go to 8, otherwise ask:
c. Do you still have (high blood pressure/hypertension)?
1 [] Y (8)
2 [] N
9 [] DK
2 [] N
9 [] DK
d. Is this condition completely cured or is it under control?
1 [] Cured (10)
2 [] Under control
2 [] Under control
Weights
- 1974 : SAMPWEIGHT