Description

For sample persons age 12-21, ARMEDXMO reports the number of days in the past 30 days in which they carried a weapon, such as a gun, knife, or club. Response options included 0 days, 1 day, 2-3 days, 4-5 days, or 6 or more days. To see what type of weapon was carried most often, refer to ARMTYPMO.

ARMEDXMO was part of a 1992 supplement on youth risk behavior. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues.

Universe

Availability

• 1992

Weights

• 1992 : SUPP2WT