Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
90
|
85
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | NIU | X | X |
| 10 | Prevent tooth decay | X | X |
| 20 | Other | · | · |
| 21 | Fill cavities | X | · |
| 22 | Prevent gum disease | · | X |
| 23 | Improve appearance of teeth | X | · |
| 24 | Hold dentures in place | X | X |
| 97 | Unknown-refused | X | · |
| 98 | Unknown-not ascertained | X | · |
| 99 | Unknown-don't know | X | X |
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Description
For sample adults ages 18 and older who have heard of dental sealants, SEALANTWHY records what the person understands to be the purpose of dental sealants.
For changes in the response categories, please see the Survey Text and Comparability Tabs.
This variable was first collected as part of the Dental Health Supplement in 1985. SEALANTKNOW records whether a person has heard of dental sealants. For related variables and more information about this supplement, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus, or see DENTDECAY.
Universe
- 1985;1990: Sample persons age 18+ who ever heard of dental sealants.
Availability
- 1985, 1990
Survey Text
| 1990 |
| 1985 |
Card Z1
2. Prevent tooth decay
3. Improve appearance of teeth
4. Hold dentures in place
9. Don't know
b. Which of the following best describes the purpose of dental sealants -- to fill cavities, to prevent tooth decay, to improve the appearance of the teeth, or to hold dentures in place?
2[] Prevent tooth decay
3[] Improve appearance of teeth
4[] Hold dentures in place
9[] DK
Weights
- 1985, 1990 : SAMPWEIGHT