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DOCVISLWHY
Reason for last doctor visit
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Description

For sample adults, DOCVISLWHY reports the reason for last visit to a medical doctor or other health professional. Response options include: "a new problem", "follow-up of a previous problem", "general physical exam", "OB/GYN check-up", "combined general/OB check-up", "related to pregnancy", and "other".

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Universe

  • 1994: Half of sample adults age 18+ (excluded from AIDS supplement).

Availability

  • 1994

Weights