Description

For sample adult and sample children, HREARINFECT reports whether the individual had an ear infection accompanied by earache, or fluid in the ear, and/or temporary hearing loss during the past 12 months. Temporary hearing loss includes "muffled" hearing.

For a full list of hearing related variables available for all years, see HEARING.

Comparability

This variable is comparable over time.

Universe

Availability

• 2023

Weights

• 2023 : SAMPWEIGHT