Description

For sample adults who are of Hispanic origin, LANGSPOKR is a recoded that reports the language spoken by the respondent (Spanish and/or English) and the language used in the interview.

Comparability

Changes in survey design (e.g., quarters in which the supplement was collected) may affect raw frequencies, but do not affect comparability of the variable. As always, data users should use the prescribed IPUMS NHIS weights.

Universe

Availability

• 1987, 1992

Weights

• 1987, 1992 : SAMPWEIGHT