Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
69
|
|---|---|---|
| 00 | NIU | X |
| 01 | Phenylbutazones | X |
| 02 | Steroids | X |
| 03 | Indocin | X |
| 04 | Other selected analgesics | X |
| 05 | Aspirin and aspirin compounds not listed | X |
| 06 | Tranquilizers, muscle relaxants | X |
| 07 | Uricosuric drugs | X |
| 98 | Other | X |
| 99 | Unknown type of medicine | X |
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Description
For persons who have ever had arthritis or rheumatism in the past 12 months and who are currently taking at least one prescribed medicine for their arthritis, ARTHPRESNOW1 reports the type of the first prescribed medicine for arthritis that the person is taking.
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Universe
- 1969: Persons who had arthritis or rheumatism in the past 12 months and who are currently taking at least one type of prescribed medicine for their arthritis.
Availability
- 1969
Survey Text
| 1969 |
1969
Survey form
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18a. Are you presently taking any (other) drugs or medicines that were recommended by a medical doctor for your arthritis?
1[] Yes
2[] No (19)
2[] No (19)
b. What are the names of these medicines?
1[] Butazolidin, Sterazolidin, Tandearil
2[] Aristocort, Cortisone, Decadron, Medrol, Prednisone
4[] Darvon, Soma, Tylenol
[] Other (Specify) ____
2[] Aristocort, Cortisone, Decadron, Medrol, Prednisone
4[] Darvon, Soma, Tylenol
[] Other (Specify) ____
Weights
- 1969 : PERWEIGHT