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VSLSPDIAG
Given diagnosis for speech problem
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Description

For sample adults ages 18 and older who ever had a speech problem that lasted a week or longer, VSLSPDIAG reports if the person was given a diagnosis for her/his speech problem.

VSLSPDIAG is part of the Adult Voice, Speech and Language Supplement. For related variables and more information, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus, or see VSLDIAG, which reports on diagnosis, VSLVDAYS, which reports on the problem duration and extent, and VSLVSLPYR, which reports on treatment.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues with this variable.

Universe

  • 2012: Sample adults 18+ who have ever had a diagnosis for a voice, swallowing, speech or language problem that lasted for a week or longer

Availability

  • 2012

Weights