Description

For sample adults who are of Hispanic origin who can write in both English and Spanish, LANGWRITE is reports which the language in which the respondent is better at writing. Response options include English, Spanish, or both equally.

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