Description

For sample adults who had used natural herbs for their health (2002) or had used herbal supplements (2007) during the past 12 months (HERYR) and had told a conventional medical professional about their use of herbs (HERYLCONVHP), HERYLDENT indicates whether they had reported their use of herbs to a dentist or dental specialist.

Data Collection and Related Variables

In 2002, interviewers asked, "During the past 12 months, did you let any of these conventional medical professionals know about your use of natural herbs?" In 2007, the question was nearly identical but referred to "herbs" rather than "natural herbs." In both years, the interviewer then handed the respondent a card listing several types of conventional health care practitioners. If the answer was affirmative (i.e., a "Yes" response in HERYLCONVHP), interviewers asked the follow-up question, "Which ones [did you tell]?" and noted, "You may choose more than one."

Comparability

Only sample adults with a positive response in HERYLCONVHP are included in the question universe for HERYLDENT. For discussion of comparability issues for HERYLCONVHP, see the documentation for that variable.

Universe

Availability

• 2002, 2007

Weights

• 2002, 2007 : SAMPWEIGHT