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HYPLEVELSYS
Blood pressure in number: Systolic (upper)
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Codes

HYPLEVELSYS is a 3-digit-numeric variable.

0: Not in Universe
1: 1
998: 998+
999: Unknown

Description

For sample persons who have had their blood pressure taken and were told their blood pressure in numbers, HYPLEVELSYS reports the number of systolic blood pressure.

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Comparability

Apart from changes in the universe, this variable is comparable over time.

Universe

  • 1974: Sample persons age 17+ who ever had their blood pressure taken and were told the numerical reading last time.
  • 1985: Sample persons age 18+ who have had their blood pressure taken and were told their blood pressure in numbers.

Availability

  • 1974, 1985

Weights