Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
Code | Label |
02
|
---|---|---|
0 | NIU | X |
1 | No | X |
2 | Yes | X |
7 | Unknown-refused | X |
8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X |
9 | Unknown-don't know | X |
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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[show more]
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
Survey Text
2002 |
(1) Yes
(2) No
(7) Refused
(9) Don't know
HRB_EXPS Conventional medical treatments were too expensive
HRB_COMB Natural herbs combined with conventional medical treatments would help you
HRB_SUGG A conventional medical professional suggested you try natural herbs
HRB_INTS You thought it would be interesting to try natural herbs
Weights
- 2002 : SAMPWEIGHT