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 light drinker, ALCLGTYEARS reports the number of years the person was a light drinker.

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

Comparability

There are no comparability issues with this variable.

Universe

Availability

• 1983

Weights

• 1983 : SUPP1WT