Codes and Frequencies
Description
For sample adults in 2002 who had taken natural herbs for their health during the past 12 months (HERYR) and had used natural herbs to treat a specific health problem or condition (HERYTREAT), HERYHCREC indicates whether respondents had used natural herbs because a conventional medical professional had suggested that the respondent try such herbs.
Related Variables
Other reasons for using natural herbs that were recorded by the survey, and the associated IPUMS NHIS variables, are:
- HERYMEDCOST (Medical treatment too expensive)
- HERYINTER (Interesting to try)
- HERYMEDFAIL (Medical treatment did not help)
- HERYCOMBIN (Combined herbs with conventional treatment)
For information about the full range of variables related to natural herbs, including a definition of "natural herbs," see HERYR.
Universe
- 2002: Sample adults age 18+ who have used natural herbs for their health during the past 12 months and have used natural herbs to treat a specific health problem or condition.
Availability
- 2002
Weights
- 2002 : SAMPWEIGHT
