Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
83
|
|---|---|---|
| 00 | No such visits | X |
| 01 | 1 | X |
| 02 | 2 | X |
| 03 | 3 | X |
| 04 | 4 | X |
| 05 | 5 | · |
| 06 | 6 | · |
| 07 | 7 | · |
| 08 | 8+ | X |
| 96 | NIU | X |
| 99 | Unknown | X |
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Description
For persons who had at least one dental visit in the past two weeks, DENTEXAM2 reports the number of visits for a dental exam.
This variable was asked as part of the Dental Care supplement. Information on visits for x-rays is available in DENTXRAY. Prior to 1983, information on visits for examinations was combined with visits for x-rays and is available in DENTEXAM. For related variables or more information about this supplement, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus or see DEN2WNO.
Universe
- 1983: Persons who had 1+ dental visits in the past 2 weeks.
Availability
- 1983
Weights
- 1983 : PERWEIGHT
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