Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
21
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | No | X |
| 2 | Yes | X |
| 7 | Unknown - refused | · |
| 8 | Unknown - not ascertained | X |
| 9 | Unknown - don't know | X |
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Description
For sample adults who were ever told that they had coronavirus (CVDDIAG) or COVID-19 or tested positive for COVID-19 (CVDTESTRSLT), CVDLOSETASTE indicated whether they have lost their sense of taste or if they have unwanted tastes or sensations that did not go away.
This variable is one of four COVID-related questions sponsored in 2021 by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD). For more information on other sponsored variables related to a loss of taste or smell, see the description for TSTSMDOC.
NCHS added nearly 30 questions related to COVID starting in quarter 3 of the 2020 NHIS questionnaire, eight of which are asked of both sample adults and sample children. For the full list of variables, as well as information about COVID-related changes to the NHIS, please see the user note.
Universe
- 2021: Sample adults 18+ who were ever told that they had coronavirus (CVDDIAG) or COVID-19 or tested positive for COVID-19 (CVDTESTRSLT)
Availability
- 2021
Survey Text
| 2021 |
Variable: CVDSYMTST_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Sponsored Content
Question text:
If the respondent indicates they lost some or all of their ability to taste or had unwanted tastes or sensations in their mouth that did not go away, enter '1' for yes.
2 - No
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
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Weights
- 2021 : SAMPWEIGHT