Codes and Frequencies
Description
For sample persons or adults, HYPCHECKYRS reports the number of years since blood pressure was last checked by a doctor or other health professional.
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Universe
- 1982: Persons age 17+.
- 1998; 2003: Sample adults age 18+.
- 1999: Sample adults age 18+ who were ever told they had high blood pressure.
Availability
- 1982, 1998-1999, 2003
Weights
- 1982 : PERWEIGHT
- 1998-1999, 2003 : SAMPWEIGHT