Codes and Frequencies
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Description
For sample adults who did not refuse a set of questions on bowel function in 1989, and persons ages 18 and older in the National Health Interview Survey-Disability Survey (NHIS-D) Phase I sample in 1994 and 1995, DIZZYLOTYR reports whether the person had a lot of trouble with dizziness in the past 12 months (1989), or currently has any problem with dizziness that has lasted for at least three months (1994 and 1995).
[show more]DIZZYLOTYR was included as part of a supplement on Digestive Disorders initiated in 1989.
In 1994 and 1995 this variable is part of the Disability Supplement (NHIS-D) that collects information on disability. NHIS-D included two household interviews: in Phase I all members of sample families were screened for any indication of disability; in Phase IIÂ persons with any indication of disability were followed-up for additional information. Phase I includes sensory, communication, and mobility problems; health conditions; activities of daily living and independent activities of daily living; functional limitations; mental health; services and benefits; special health needs of children; early child development; education; relationship to respondent; and perceived disability. Phase II includes four Disability Followback Survey (DFS) questionnaires: one for children, one for adults, one for elderly persons (69 years of age and over) without any indication of disability (also called the Supplement on Aging or SOA; only in 1994), and one for persons with a history of polio.
Comparability
Changes in question wording affect comparability between samples the 1989 and 1994/1995 samples.
In 1989, DIZZYLOTYR was included in a list of problems that may have been a lot of trouble for the person in the past year. Interviewers instructed respondents that "a lot of trouble" means that in the past year, the person saw or talked to a doctor or other health professional, took medication more than once, or the problem interfered with the person's life or usual activities.
In 1994 and 1995, a household respondent reported whether the person now has any problem with dizziness that has lasted for at least three months.
Universe
- 1989: Sample persons age 18+ who did not refuse to complete bowel function questions.
- 1994-1995: Persons ages 18 years old and older in the NHIS-D Phase I sample.
Availability
- 1989, 1994-1995
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