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ALCHVYYEARS
Number of years person was heavy drinker
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Description

For sample persons ages 18 and over who have had twelve drinks in any year of their life and ever had a period when he or she considered himself or herself to be a heavy drinker, ALCHVYYEARS reports the number of years the person was a heavy drinker.

This question is part of the 1983 alcohol use supplement. Please use drop down menus for related variables.

Comparability

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Universe

  • 1983: Sample persons ages 18+ who have had twelve drinks in any year of their life and ever had a period when they considered themself to be a heavy drinker.

Availability

  • 1983

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