Description

For sample adults age 18 and over who ever drank more than 12 alcoholic drinks in any year, ALCPDUIEV reports whether the person ever had a motor vehicle accident or traffic violation related to drinking while they were driving. For those respondents who say yes, ALCPDUITYP reports whether the problem was an accident, violation, or both.

Alcohol use included beer, wine or liquor.

ALCPDUIEV was part of a supplement on alcohol and health practices in 1983. Please use the IPUMS NHIS drop down menu and search functions for related variables.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues.

Universe

Availability

• 1983

Weights

• 1983 : SUPP1WT