Codes and Frequencies
Description
For sample adults and sample children ages 2-17 who have not seen the dentist in at least 12 months, DENONERV records whether being nervous was provided as a reason for not seeing a dentist.
This variable is included periodically as part of the Dental Care supplement. For related variables and more information about this supplement, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus, or see DENTINT.
Universe
- 1989: Persons age 2+ who have not been to the dentist in at leat 12 months.
- 1999: Sampled persons age 2+ who have not been to or talked to a dentist in at least 12 months.
Availability
- 1989, 1999
Weights
- 1989 : PERWEIGHT
- 1999 : SAMPWEIGHT