Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
95
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | No | X |
| 2 | Yes | X |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X |
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Description
This variable indicates if the respondent had liver disease, including cirrhosis, in the past 12 months. Definitions of these terms were not provided to respondents and were respondent-defined.
Related Variables
For 1997 forward, LIVERCONYR identifies sample adults whom a doctor or other health professional had diagnosed with "any kind of liver condition" during the past 12 months. For 2008 and 2009, LIVERCHRON identifies sample adults who ever had any chronic liver condition.
Universe
- 1995: Half of sample persons age 18+ (excluded from AIDS supplement).
Availability
- 1995
Weights
- 1995 : SUPP2WT