Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
12
|
|---|---|---|
| 000 | NIU | X |
| 997 | Unknown - refused | X |
| 998 | Unknown - not ascertained | · |
| 999 | Unknown - don't know | X |
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Description
For sample adults ages 18 and older who had a swallowing problem in the past 12 months that lasted for at least a week, VSLSWAGE reports the age at which the person first had swallowing problems.
VSLSWAGE 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.
Universe
- 2012: Sample adults 18+ with a swallowing problem in the past 12 months for a week or longer
Availability
- 2012
Survey Text
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Survey form
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Question ID: ACD.130_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: VSLSWAGE
QuestionText:
QuestionText:
At what age did you FIRST begin to have any problems swallowing?
* Enter '0' if since birth.
* Enter '0' if since birth.
000-120 Current Age
997 Refused
999 Don't know
997 Refused
999 Don't know
UniverseText: Sample adults 18+ with a swallowing problem in the past 12 months for a week or longer
SkipInstructions:
SkipInstructions:
(0-Current Age,R,D) [cycle through VSLSPAGE, VSLLGAGE if applicable, then goto VSLVPRB, VSLSWPRB, VSLSPPRB, VSLLGPRB series]
Weights
- 2012 : SAMPWEIGHT