Description

For sample adults age 18 and older who currently have a hearing aid but have not used it in the past 12 months, or who have ever used a hearing aid, but do not use one currently, or who have had a hearing aid recommended, HRANOBREAK indicates if the reason the sample person decided not to use a hearing aid is because it had frequent breakdowns or needed repairs.

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Comparability

There are no comparability issues.

Universe

Availability

• 2007

Weights

• 2007 : SAMPWEIGHT