Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
87
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | Not mentioned | X |
| 2 | Mentioned | X |
| 9 | Unknown | X |
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Description
For sample adults ages 18 and over, HINFOTV reports if the respondent mentioned television as a source of health information for preventing illness and improving health.
HINFOTV 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.
Universe
- 1987: Half of sample persons age 18+ (excluded from CAEP supplement).
Availability
- 1987
Survey Text
| 1987 |
1987
Survey form
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5. Where do you get your most useful information about how to prevent illness and improve your health?
Mark all mentioned, do not probe.
Mark all mentioned, do not probe.
1 [] Telephone information - Public Service or Hotline
1 [] Family
1 [] Friends
1 [] Doctor
1 [] Work
1 [] Television
1 [] Radio
1 [] Books
1 [] Newspaper
1 [] Magazines
1 [] Pamphlets in doctor's office
1 [] Other sources
1 [] Nowhere/Don't get information
1 [] DK
1 [] Family
1 [] Friends
1 [] Doctor
1 [] Work
1 [] Television
1 [] Radio
1 [] Books
1 [] Newspaper
1 [] Magazines
1 [] Pamphlets in doctor's office
1 [] Other sources
1 [] Nowhere/Don't get information
1 [] DK
Weights
- 1987 : SAMPWEIGHT