Description
For sample persons who are deaf in one or both ears, have trouble hearing with one or both ears, or use a hearing aid, HRCEARSURG indicates whether the cause of the hearing trouble or deafness was ear surgery.
This variable is part of the Hearing Supplement, which provides unique information on hearing conditions. For related variables and more information about this supplement, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
