Description

For sample children who take daily naps and sample children less than 1 year old, HRSLEEPTOT2 reports the total hours of sleep the child gets during daily naps and night-time sleep, intervalled at less than 8 hours, 8-9 hours, 10-11 hours, 12-14 hours, and 15 or more hours. For a non-intervalled version of this variable, see HRSLEEPTOT1.

HRSLEEPTOT2 was first introduced as part of a supplement on child health. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues with this variable.

Universe

Availability

• 1981

Weights

• 1981 : SAMPWEIGHT