Description

For all persons ages 6 and older, LEFTEYE reports whether the person can see well enough with glasses to read newspaper print with his or her left eye.

This variable is included in the 1976 Diabetes supplement. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues with this variable.

Universe

Availability

• 1976

Weights

• 1976 : PERWEIGHT