Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
99
|
89
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X | X |
| 1 | Not mentioned | X | X |
| 2 | Mentioned | X | X |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | X | · |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X | · |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X | X |
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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
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