Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
79
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | No | X |
| 2 | Yes | X |
| 9 | Unknown | X |
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Description
For sample persons who received eye care at least ONCE in the past year and saw someone other than an ophthalmologist, an optometrist, or an optician, EYEC1MD reports whether the health professional the person saw at her/his last eye care visit is a medical doctor.
This variable is part of the Eye Care Supplement, which provides information on eye care in the past year. For related variables and more information about this supplement, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
Universe
- 1979: Sample persons who received eye care at least once in the past year and saw someone other than an ophthalmologist, an optometrist, or an optician.
Availability
- 1979
Weights
- 1979 : SUPP2WT