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HINFODOC
Source of health information: Doctor

Codes and Frequencies



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Description

For sample adults ages 18 and over, HINFODOC reports if the respondent mentioned doctors as a source of health information for preventing illness and improving health.

HINFODOC is part of the NHIS Cancer Control Supplement. For related variables and more information about this supplement, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.

Comparability

Changes in survey design (e.g., quarters in which the supplement was collected) may affect raw frequencies, but do not affect comparability of the variable. As always, data users should use the prescribed IHIS weights.

Universe

  • 1987: Half of sample persons age 18+ (excluded from CAEP supplement).

Availability

  • 1987

Weights