Codes and Frequencies
Description
For sample adults and sample children ages 2-17 who have not seen the dentist in at least 12 months, DENOTRAN indicates that the person replied that she/he "can't get there" as a reason for not seeking dental care.
This variable is included periodically as part of the Dental Care supplement. Information on persons who did not seek care for a dental problem because of transportation issues is available in DENOPTRAN. 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 least 12 months.
- 1999: Sampled persons age 2+ who have not been to or talked with a dentist in at least 12 months.
Availability
- 1989, 1999
Weights
- 1989 : PERWEIGHT
- 1999 : SAMPWEIGHT