Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
91
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | No | X |
| 2 | Yes | X |
| 9 | Unknown | X |
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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, HRCGUNEXPLO indicates whether the cause of the hearing trouble or deafness was exposure to a loud, brief noise from gunfire, blasts, or explosions.
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.
Universe
- 1991: Persons who are now deaf in one or both years or now have other trouble hearing in one or both ears or now use a hearing aid.
Availability
- 1991
Survey Text
| 1991 |
CARD A1
B. At birth for a genetic reason
C. Present at birth for some other reason, not including infectious disease
D. An infectious disease such as measles or meningitis
E. An ear infection
F. An ear injury
G. Ear surgery
H. Loud, brief noise from gunfire, blasts, or explosions
I. Other noise from machinery, aircraft, power tools, loud music, appliances, Walkman personal stereos, hair dryers, etc.
J. Getting older
K. Some other cause -- Specify
7. What was the cause of -- hearing trouble or deafness --
h. Loud, brief noise from gunfire, blasts, or explosions?
2[] No
9[] DK
Weights
- 1991 : PERWEIGHT