Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
71
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | None | X |
| 1 | 1 visit | X |
| 2 | 2 visits | X |
| 3 | 3 visits | X |
| 4 | 4 visits | X |
| 5 | 5 visits | · |
| 6 | 6 visits | · |
| 7 | 7 visits | X |
| 8 | 8 visits | · |
| 9 | 9 visits | · |
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Description
For all persons, DENTEXAM reports the number of visits in the past two weeks for a dental exam or x-ray.
This variable was asked as part of the Dental Care supplement. Beginning in 1983, information on visits for examinations and x-rays is reported separately in DENTEXAM2 and DENTXRAY. For related variables or more information about this supplement, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus or see DEN2WNO.
Universe
- 1971: All persons.
Availability
- 1971
Weights
- 1971 : PERWEIGHT
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