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, EYECYR reports whether the person had an eye care visit in the past 12 months.
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.
Availability
- 1979
Survey Text
| 1979 |
1979
Survey form
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When people need help or advice about their eyes they go to their regular doctor or someone else who takes care of the eyes. Eye care includes examinations, treatments, and surgery. It also includes fitting or adjusting of contact lenses. Eye care does NOT include visits which were only for adjusting frames.
2. Since (12-month date) a year ago, has -- visited a doctor, eye specialist, or someone else for any type of eye care? Please count times a doctor examined --'s eyes even if the visit was not made only for this purpose.
1 [] Y
2 [] N (E3)
2 [] N (E3)
Weights
- 1979 : SUPP2WT