HRTROUBGAGE
Age when hearing trouble or deafness began: Grouped
Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
91
|
90
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X | X |
| 1 | Under 3 years | X | X |
| 2 | 3 to 18 years | X | X |
| 3 | Under 19 years | X | X |
| 4 | 19 years and over | X | X |
| 9 | Unknown | X | X |
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Description
For sample persons aged 3 and older who are deaf in one or both ears, or have any trouble hearing in one or both ears, or use hearing aids, HRTROUBGAGE reports when hearing trouble or deafness began in several pre-specified time intervals. Please refer to the Codes tab for response categories.
This variable is part of the Hearing Supplement, which provides unique information on hearing conditions. For related variables and more information about these supplements, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
Universe
- 1990-1991: Persons age 3+ 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
- 1990-1991
Weights
- 1990-1991 : PERWEIGHT
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