Description

For sample persons 3 or older who had a swallowing problem in the past 12 months (VSLSWYR), VSLSWDUR indicates the duration of swallowing problems in the number of days.

This variable was previously integrated as a continuous variable in 2012 as VSLSWDAYS.

For more voice, swallowing, speech, and language communication disorder variables, please see VSLDIAG.

Comparability

This variable is comparable across time.

Universe

Availability

• 2022, 2025

Weights

• 2022, 2025 : SAMPWEIGHT